Peel harvey Biosecurity Group
Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to controlling declared pests across the Peel-Harvey region of Western Australia. We work closely with local members of the community and government agencies to:
implement effective pest management strategies
run annual programs targeting specific invasive species
equip landholders with knowledge and equipment to manage weeds and other pests.
Through community engagement and educational workshops, PHBG strives to safeguard local agriculture and preserve native ecosystems for future generations. Learn more about us.
Biosecurity alerts
April 2024: Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) quarantine zone reduced
The quarantine Red Zone declared in Perth's southern suburbs over the summer, in an effort to combat Qfly, is reduced from April 4.
The Red Zone remains in effect in the suburbs of Willagee, Palmyra, Melville, O’Connor, Kardinya and Samson, and parts of Coolbellup, Murdoch, North Lake and Winthrop.
Visit the DPIRD website to find out what zone you're in now.
Jan 2025: Polyphagus shot hole borer (PSHB)
A strict quarantine zone remains in place against the tiny yet destructive polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB). Detected in metro Perth in late 2024, this beetle poses a serious risk to our orchard industry and native trees.
Local government and the general public are being asked to support the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s ongoing surveillance program to determine the spread of the pest and aid elimination efforts.
Visit the DPIRD website to view the quarantine map and for more information about polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB), including how to identify and report signs of this pest to minimise the spread.