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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
Biosecurity alerts
March 2026: Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) detected again
March 2026: Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) detected again
On 31 March 2026, DPIRD issued biosecurity alert informing the public that Qfly has been detected in Como and South Perth. Please be vigilant and report any suspected Qfly to the Department as soon as possible.
Learn more about Qfly, what is being done about the most recent incursion and how you can report suspected Qfly on the DPIRD website.
November 2025: Polyphagus shot hole borer (PSHB)
November 2025: Polyphagus shot hole borer (PSHB)
As of 14 November, a new Quarantine Area is in effect to help contain the PSHB. The entire Perth metropolitan area will be under quarantine to minimise the spread of the beetle, divided into an 'inner management zone' and an outer 'containment' zone.
For more information, see our PSHB page or the department's media release.
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