Cargo pest awareness in Australia

Vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo can introduce exotic pests and diseases into new areas with harmful consequences on plant health, food security and the environment. The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has developed a video and a guide to assist relevant stakeholders with the identification and management of pests that may be present in imported goods and containers at approved arrangement sites.

Learn more at the following link: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/arrival/pests