How do I minimise the risk of spreading Myrtle Rust to my property?
Good hygiene is vital when working with plants. Steps you can take in managing Myrtle Rust are: • Become aware and familiar with the symptoms of Myrtle Rust. • Undertake weekly monitoring/surveillance of host plants (commercial and property plants) for Myrtle Rust. • Develop and practise good hygiene for people and equipment on the property. • Provide a designated visitor area and opportunity to decontaminate workers, visitors, vehicles, raw material and equipment using disinfecting products and procedures. One example of what you can do is to change and launder clothing when entering or leaving another property. • Use clean, pest-free and preferably certified nursery inputs, inspect inputs on arrival and monitor their performance before they are placed with your established nursery stock. • Report anything unusual to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline – 1800 084 881.
