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Pests, Diseases and Weeds

Pests, diseases and weeds are a constant risk for primary producers as they can have a serious impact on agricultural industries.

DPI provides information on the prevention, management and treatment of these pests, diseases and weeds.

If you require advice about invasive plants or animals on your property, please contact the DPI Customer Service Centre on
136 186.

Report animal pests and diseases, call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline - 1800 675 888
(all hours).

Report plant pests and diseases, call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline - 1800 084 881.

	Theileriosis Cattle Disease Benign theileriosis is a tick-borne disease caused by intracellular blood parasites belonging to the Theileria orientalis group.
	Myrtle Rust The fungus Uredo rangelii (myrtle rust), recently found in Victoria for the first time poses a threat to Victoria's nursery, forestry and beekeeping industries.
	Green Snails The declared exotic plant pest green snail has been detected in Victoria for the first time, in a lucerne crop near Cobram in the north of the state.
	PMV1 Pigeon paramyxovirus A paramyxovirus not previously reported in Australia has been detected in hobby pigeons in the Goulburn Valley and in a number of suburbs across Melbourne.
	Queensland Fruit Fly A number of Queensland Fruit Fly outbreaks have been declared in the Greater Sunraysia area.
	Chestnut Blight Chestnut blight, a declared exotic disease under state legislation, has been confirmed on a number of properties in the Ovens Valley in Victoria's north east.

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	Pest Animals Information on pest animals that affect Victoria including wild dogs, feral animals and many more.
	Pest Insects and Mites Information on pest insects that affect Victoria including plague locusts, fruit flys and many more.
	Weeds Weeds are a threat to primary production and biodiversity. Learn about the identification and eradication of weeds on Victoria's prohibited list.
	Plant Diseases Diseases are a threat to plants and crops in Victoria. Learn about the identification and management of diseases.
	Animal Diseases Diseases are a threat to livestock animals in Victoria. Learn about the identification and management of diseases.