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One of Australia’s most potentially hazardous pests, the Brown marmorated stink bug, was recently discovered by biosecurity detector dogs during a routine surveillance at the Port of Brisbane. The dogs detected the single live bug in the wheel arch of a used dump truck, discharged on to the Brisbane wharf from an overseas cargo vessel.
Source: Minister.awe.gov.au
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said this detection was evidence of the benefit of the government’s increased resourcing for frontline defence. It is part of the government’s $400 million 2021-22 Budget commitment to biosecurity.
The brown marmorated stink bug season runs from 1 September to 30 April. Australia has strengthened seasonal measures to manage the pest.
Source: minister.awe.gov.au
