Urgent actions to protect against khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)

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• Emergency Actions

Publication Date

03-11-2011

Last Updated

Aug. 4, 2021, 6:33 a.m.

Short Description

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has implemented urgent actions to address the risk of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) on a range of plant products that are hosts of this pest, and as a hitchhiking pest in sea containers. The urgent actions are being implemented in phases and are being supported by a $14.5 million investment to safeguard Australia against this significant pest. Read more about the urgent actions on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s website https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actions.

Contact for Info

[email protected] (please title your email with ‘Plant Tier 1 – khapra urgent actions’)

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https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/urgent-actions