Outlines the current situation of plague locusts within Victoria and gives information on identification and biology of locusts. This section is updated daily. The Locust Hotline is 1300 135 559.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrenfa.nsf/LinkView/C021FB5E1507E4DDCA25720A00814EA5AEE066A92D83F652CA2570D90013C0A8

CSIRO Entomology undertakes research into biological interactions from molecular to ecosystem level.

http://www.csiro.au...

http://www.csiro.au/org/Entomology.html

CSIRO Plant Industry conducts research to promote profitable and sustainable agrifood, fibre and horticultural industries, develop new plant products and improve natural resource management. Research focuses on agricultural crops, farm management and pastures, horticultural crops and native plants and involves gene technology, plant biology, plant breeding, farm management, plant-microbe-soil interactions, plant diseases and pests, crop quality, new products, taxonomy and evolution, and conservation.

http://www.pi.csiro.au...

http://www.pi.csiro.au/

Provides information about the National Feral Animal Control Program (NFACP). The project also provides scientific and technical advice on the assessment and management of agricultural pests. This work will contribute to the sustainability and profitability of Australia's agricultural industries.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/brs/land/feral-animals

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Future Farming Strategy is a four-year, $205 million initiative focused on positioning farm businesses, the processing industries they supply, and the communities in which they are based, to meet the large challenges and opportunities of the future. Within this package, Farm Services Victoria will deliver a four-year, $20 million initiative to support the Victorian community to take new action on invasive plants and animals.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/DPI/nrenfa.nsf/childdocs/-C288566198D9F56E4A2567D80005ACFB-AD1311E486E564954A2567D80009DE05-0680500671B5370CCA2574DA000B19D5?open

The National Pests and Disease Outbreaks site provides a single point of access to local, state and national information in relation to Australian responses to current ongoing outbreaks of animal and plant pests and diseases.

http://www.outbreak.gov.au...

http://www.outbreak.gov.au/index.html

Provides information specifically for the pest control industry in Victoria.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/pestcontrol

Pest plants and animals issue a major challenge for effective rural land management and pose significant threats to Victoria's natural biodiversity balance. Provides information on pest animals and plants, and project initiatives.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrenpa.nsf/childdocs/-91C7739B92F03CAF4A2567D600824A70?open

Plant Health Australia is a peak national coordinating body for plant health in Australia. Includes details about projects that enhance the ability of Australian agriculture to respond effectively to plant pests, weeds and diseases.

http://www.planthealthaustralia.com.au...

http://www.planthealthaustralia.com.au

Weedbusters Australia works with the community to achieve sustainable land and water management, primarily through increased public involvement in weed management, education and awareness projects.

http://www.weedbusters.info...

http://www.weedbusters.info/