Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

South Perth and Como residents ⚠️ 🪰

Strip and treat host fruit every 3 days to stop the Queensland fruit fly lifecycle.

Our polyphagous shot hole borer team will be at the Edible Gardens Festival in Margaret River this weekend 🌱

Visit our stall to learn about this invasive pest, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help stop its spread.

Herding goats back to health 🐐 🫶

Our Livestock Compliance team recently supported a herd of dairy goats following concerns about their wellbeing.

Inspectors worked closely with the owners over six months, offering guidance and support. When it became clear the goats needed more intensive care, arrangements were made to bring them into DPIRD’s care.

With veterinary treatment, proper nutrition and dedicated husbandry, the herd made a strong recovery.

They have now been rehomed together on a Western Australian farm, where they are continuing to thrive. A great example of collaboration to achieve the best outcome for animal welfare.

🌱 Today is International - a reminder that healthy plants help protect WA’s food supply, environment and way of life.

From home gardens to commercial crops, biosecurity helps keep harmful pests like Queensland fruit fly out of our communities and protects the fresh produce we all rely on 🍎🪰