Published on Monday, 9 September 2024 at 11:30:04 AM

As of 6 September, the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development has extended the PSHB quarantine to the entire Perth Metropolitan area. The quarantine now includes two zones:

Zone A: High infestation area with strict controls, including restrictions on moving untreated wood and plant materials. The Town of Bassendean is in Zone A. Residents must not move untreated or unseasoned wood unless chipped to pieces 2.5 cm or less, ot move plant materials over 2 cm in diameter, and clean machinery before moving it outside Zone A. These restrictions do not apply to lawn clippings. Restrictions on moving plant material do not apply to the Town’s kerbside FOGO collection and skip bin green waste services, as waste is securely transported in skip bins, trailers, or trucks.

Zone B is a lower infestation area with enhanced surveillance to prevent spread.

For more information on the requirements please visit agric.wa.gov.au/borer.

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