Khapra beetle once again targeted for no entry special treatment
Sea containers packed in a khapra beetle target risk country and unpacked in a rural grain-growing area will be required to undergo treatment offshore. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Andrew Tongue, said the measures were an important step in keeping Australia free from khapra beetle. “Global markets rely […]
Imported khapra beetle detected by warehouse staff in WA and quickly dispatched
A detection of exotic khapra beetle in imported flat cardboard packaging was reported by biosecurity trained staff at an Australian Biosecurity registered warehouse in WA in early June, and quickly rendered harmless. It is estimated, if left unchecked, this pest could devastate Australia’s $7 billion grain export industry, and even a part incursion could cost […]