Reducing the Spread of Myrtle Rust

Myrtle rust spores on a jacket sleeve

Rusts are highly transportable because they can produce large numbers of very small spores.

Myrtle rust can be dispersed by:

• Movement of infected plant material (nursery stock, cut flowers, plant cuttings, germplasm)
• Movement of contaminated equipment (secateurs, chainsaws)
• Wind, water (wind-driven rain, irrigation) and gravity
• Animals (insects including bees, birds, other wildlife, pets)
• Humans (on clothing, shoes and jewellery)
• Vehicles.

How to reduce the spread of myrtle rust on your property

How bushland visitors and workers can avoid spreading myrtle rust