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NSW DPI Biosecurity

Locality: Orange, New South Wales

Address: 161 Kite Street 2800 Orange, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Bridal creeper is a climbing weed that smothers fruit trees, native shrubs and groundcover plants. It also has dense matted roots that prevent other plants from growing. The leaves are soft and shiny and it has small white flowers in early spring. The green berries turn pink then red in late spring to early summer. For more information got to WeedWise: weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/bridalcreeper or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app

25.01.2022 The new BPASS portal gives apiarists a simple way to access public land, and to apply and pay for permits and licenses online. Watch this video for more information or visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/bees #nswdpi #primaryindustries #strongerprimaryindustries #bees #apiary

25.01.2022 Your chicken coop should be bird proofed with wire netting or mesh. 10 mm 20 mm wire mesh will exclude most wild birds, including small birds like sparrows. To learn more about how adequate housing will ensure healthy and happy chooks visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//195402/small-scale-poultry-housing-lay Tocal College also has plans for the ‘Poultry Penthouse’ available by visiting www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/publications/animals/poultry-penthouse

25.01.2022 Become a Biosecurity Warrior (Part 2) In part 2, find out what nature mapping is as Costa talks to nature lover and wildlife advisor, Michael from the ACT. Biosecurity: Be a part of it. #missionbiosecurity www.missionbiosecurity.com.au/biosecurity-invaders

23.01.2022 Cabomba is a waterweed that forms dense stands underwater. It causes water to become stagnant, outcompetes native plants and reduces food and habitat for fish and other aquatic animals. Cabomba has fine, feathery, fan-shaped leaves that are usually underwater. Its small white flowers rise 1 4 cm above the water’s surface during the day. #missionbiosecurity For more information: https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Cabomba or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app Greater Sydney Local Land Services Hunter Local Land Services North Coast Local Land Services

23.01.2022 Tiger pear is an invasive cactus that forms very dense prickly thickets which can prevent movement of people, livestock and native animals. Its spines are up to 4 cm long and can seriously injure people, pets, livestock and native animals. This spreading cactus usually grows to 40 cm. Flowers are yellow and fruit is red to purple when ripe. For more information: https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/TigerPear or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app Western Local Land Services North West Local Land Services Northern Tablelands Local Land Services Central Tablelands Local Land Services Central West Local Land Services Murray Local Land Services Riverina Local Land Services Hunter Local Land Services Greater Sydney Local Land Services

22.01.2022 Desexing your cat or dog improves their health and wellbeing. Desexing reduces the likelihood of anti-social animal behaviours, reduces the impact of feral, stray and roaming animals on wildlife and agricultural industries; and prevents unwanted litters, easing the burden on pounds and shelters and reducing euthanasia rates. The NSW Government is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and improving animal welfare. For more information about companion animal welfare, visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//anima/companion-animal-welfare

19.01.2022 Green cestrum is poisonous to people, pets, livestock and wildlife. All parts of the plant are poisonous and it has caused many deaths in cattle. It is a shrub with glossy leaves, clusters of yellow or greenish-yellow flowers and black berries. Spring is a good time to look for and control green cestrum. For more information got to WeedWise: weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/GreenCestrum or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app

19.01.2022 Become a Biosecurity Warrior (Part 3) Find out how you can become part of the biosecurity story as Costa talks sticky traps, biosecurity blitz’s and how to be a bug detective using MyPestGuide with Rosie and Laura leaders in biosecurity community engagement and surveillance in WA. Biosecurity: Be a part of it. #missionbiosecurity www.missionbiosecurity.com.au/biosecurity-invaders

18.01.2022 Help protect our economy, community and environment from pests hitching a ride to Australia. Biosecurity: Be a part of it. #missionbiosecurity Visit www.missionbiosecurity.com.au for more information.

17.01.2022 Chinese violet is a fast growing creeping weed that smothers other plants including ground covers, shrubs and lawns. It also reduces habitat and food for native animals. Chinese violet has triangular or oval leaves, white flowers with purple blotches, square stems and guitar shaped seed pods. For more information go to https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/ChineseViolet or download the app: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecuri/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app Hunter Local Land Services

16.01.2022 Arrowhead grows quickly and invades wetlands, natural watercourses and irrigation channels. It reduces water flows and is expensive to remove. It also outcompetes native water plants and reduces food and habitat for fish. Arrowhead seedlings emerge in spring and are most visible in summer. It has strap-like leaves underwater and long arrow-shaped leaves that grow out of the water on stems up to 55 cm long. For more information: https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Arrowhead or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app Riverina Local Land Services Murray Local Land Services

16.01.2022 When you shop online, how do you make sure that you’re not getting more than you bargained for? Take the quiz to find out how biosecurity aware you are and help stop pests from hitching a ride to Australia! Biosecurity: Be a part of it. #missionbiosecurity www.missionbiosecurity.com.au/assets/online-shopping-quiz

16.01.2022 As African swine fever (ASF) continues its spread around the world, a collaboration across government and with industry this week tested our capacity to manage a response to, and recovery from, an outbreak of ASF should it ever find its way to Australia. Exercise Piggyback, initiated by the NSW State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), involved two days of discussion-based exercises and activities that enabled us to assess the effectiveness of NSW’s arrangements for coo...rdinating response and recovery efforts between the relevant government departments and emergency management authorities. Thanks to all participating agencies who joined us in the exercise and helped put us in a better position to prepare for and minimise the impacts of ASF. To find out more visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au///info-vets/african-swine-fever Resilience NSW Local Land Services NSW NSW Department of Primary Industries

14.01.2022 Become a Biosecurity Warrior (Part 1) Join Costa on the Mission: Biosecurity podcast as he runs through the top of the pops in biosecurity with Bruce Christie from the NSW DPI. Find out what Biosecurity is, what it means to you and how we can all be a part of it! #missionbiosecurity www.missionbiosecurity.com.au/biosecurity-invaders

13.01.2022 NSW Grain growers are asked to put fall armyworm management plans into action following confirmation of the pest in Hillston, Croppa Creek, Breeza, Forbes, Dubbo, Narrabri, Wee Waa, Maitland, Moree and Boggabilla. Small larvae are difficult to identify so look for early signs of crop damage such as windowing of leaves. Early detection is vital to minimising the spread and impacts across NSW. If you see it or suspect it, report it to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 8...81. NSW Department of Primary Industries https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//grain-growers-put-fall-armywor

12.01.2022 African boxthorn has large thorns which can injure people, livestock and wildlife. It forms impenetrable, spiny thickets that invade pastures, roadsides, bushland and waterways. Most parts of the plant are poisonous to people. It is a woody shrub with oval leaves, white to purple flowers and orange-red berries. The thorns can be up to 15 cm long. For more information go to WeedWise: weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/AfricanBoxthorn or download the app: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app

12.01.2022 Serpentine leafminer has been found in the Sydney Basin Leafminer is an insect pest that poses a serious threat to Australian agriculture and horticultural industries. Leafminer is notifiable and must be reported immediately to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881. For more information on leafminer, visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//insect-pest/exotic-leaf-miners

11.01.2022 Keep your mouse bait receipts! Eligible households, small businesses and primary producers impacted by mice across regional NSW will be able to claim rebates ...for purchasing mouse bait from 1 February 2021. The Mouse Bait Rebate Program is expected to be open in early July with rebates of up to $500 for households and $1000 for small businesses and primary producers. More information: nsw.gov.au/mice

10.01.2022 Check out this series of great workshops from NSW Police Force and NSW Farmers.

10.01.2022 Great to see Dean lending a hand in Victoria.

08.01.2022 Invasive species are one of the biggest environmental problems facing Australia. Help stop invasive pests and diseases from destroying our way of life and find out what to look out for, what to do and what NOT to do if you spot one of these nasty invaders. Biosecurity: Be a part of it. #missionbiosecurity www.missionbiosecurity.com.au/biosecurity-invaders

08.01.2022 Farmers in the Central West are being urged to be on the lookout for signs of damage and the presence of fall armyworm larvae in summer crops following recent t...rappings of moths at Dubbo. We need local growers and producers to keep an eye out as this insect pest is a serious threat to Australia’s vegetable, grain, rice, cotton, horticultural and sugar industries. Early detection is vital to minimising the spread and impacts across NSW. If you think you’ve found the signs of fall armyworm call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881. To find out more about fall armyworm visit https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/faw and www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//insect-pests-and-plant-d/fall-armyworm

08.01.2022 NSW DPI has extended current movement restrictions until 12 June 2021 on the transport of live abalone into, within and out of NSW, and the transport or sale of live abalone for commercial purposes within NSW. Movement restrictions will be reduced in a staged approach - with the first stage seeing restrictions lifted within NSW. Restrictions have been implemented under a biosecurity control order by NSW DPI in response to detections of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) in ...abalone kept in tanks at some Sydney premises. Your cooperation is vital in ensuring NSW biosecurity to minimise the risk to NSW wild abalone populations. Report any sick or diseased abalone to the AVG Hotline on 1800 801 738. Visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/avg for more information. NSW DPI Fisheries

08.01.2022 In order to provide essential services across NSW, utilities and service providers have the right to access land to undertake their duties. Where a property owner indicates a Biosecurity Management Plan is in operation, it is a legal requirement for anyone entering to follow the Plan. Biosecurity Management Plans outline the measures a landowner has put in place to help prevent the introduction and spread of pests, weeds and diseases. To learn more about how landholders, utility service providers, visitors and farm workers can work together to protect our farms visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//PrimeFact_Landholder-Biosecuri

08.01.2022 NSW’s capacity to respond to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) will be tested during Exercise Piggyback, a cross agency collaboration which will be held across two sites in Orange and Sydney, today and tomorrow (24 25 November). ASF is a highly contagious virus of pigs (domestic and feral) that has swept across Asia and poses a serious threat to our $194 million pork industry. Exercise Piggyback, initiated by the NSW State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), i...s an important collaboration between government and industry which aims to test our capacity to manage a response to and recovery from African swine fever (ASF), should an outbreak occur in NSW. For more information visit https://fal.cn/3bLGW Resilience NSW Local Land Services NSW NSW Department of Primary Industries

07.01.2022 Do you have what it takes to be a biosecurity warrior? Find out with Costa in part 3 of our podcast: www.missionbiosecurity.com.au///0016/1240081/PC6c-mix1.mp3

06.01.2022 NSW DPI and Local Land Services are currently responding to a confirmed report of Serpentine leafminer in western Sydney, with surveillance activities continuing across NSW to determine the extent of the spread. Leafminer is an insect pest that poses a serious threat to Australian agricultural and horticultural industries. Keep a look out for long, narrow, serpentine-shaped 'mines' which appear as white or grey lines on leaves and if you see anything suspicious, call the Ex...otic Plant Pest Hotline immediately on 1800 084 881. For more information on leafminer, visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//insect-pest/exotic-leaf-miners

05.01.2022 It is an offence to sell salvinia and water hyacinth.

04.01.2022 Help protect our native plants and animals.

04.01.2022 Can you stand by what you sell? Looking for tips to ensure your NVDs are clear, correct and complete? Or some hints on record keeping and the eNVD? NSW DPI was part of a recent webinar series designed to help producers use the red meat integrity system. Watch the recording and download handy resources at https://bit.ly/2XzG9MR

02.01.2022 Always wear personal protection equipment (PPE) when removing dead mice. Practice good hygiene by cleaning materials and washing your hands when handling bait or mice. For resources on mouse management, including a factsheet on staying healthy during a mouse plague, visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//pest-animals-in-/mice/mouse-management

01.01.2022 Working on a farm? Where a property displays a Biosecurity Management Plan sign, it is a legal requirement for anyone entering the property, to follow the Plan. NSW DPI has developed a Landholder Biosecurity and Utility Service Providers Primefact on biosecurity risks and their management for farm workers to help protect farms from unwanted pests, weeds and diseases. For more information visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//primary-prod/farm-workers-and-visitors

01.01.2022 NSW DPI has extended movement restrictions on live abalone until 12 June with a staged approach being used for the reduction of some movement restrictions. In addition, from yesterday (Monday 31 May 2021), a Group Permit was issued by NSW DPI that allows movement of some live abalone within NSW. Read more at https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//aquatic/wildfish-shellfish/avg #dpifisheries

01.01.2022 Fall armyworm was recently detected in NSW, but QLD have been dealing with the pest for months A free Grains Research and Development Corporation webinar will... be held on 12 November with presentations on Fall armyworm what threat does it pose and what tools do we have to manage it? presented by Melina Miles (DAF QLD), and Managing fall armyworm - an agronomists perspective presented by Brent Wilson (Nutrien Ag Solutions). Register here for free https://bit.ly/2HMn8lL

01.01.2022 Save money and boost weed control this spring by checking Paterson’s curse plants for insect damage before spraying.