Report myrtle rust sightings (Primary Industries & Fisheries, Queensland)

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Report myrtle rust sightings

Please let us know if you think you've seen plants infected by myrtle rust.

Myrtle rust is a serious fungal disease that affects a range of plants such as rose apple, paper bark, thready bark myrtle and, beach cherry. Use our photo gallery to help identify its symptoms.

Your reports help us to track how far it has spread and what plants it's affecting.

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Details of sighting

(The more specific the location the better. GPS coordinates are ideal but accurate street addresses are good enough)
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Myrtle rust does not affect frangipanis, palms, wattles, grevilleas, banksias or orchids, even though the symptoms may look similar.



Upload some clear, close-up photos of the infected plants you've spotted.

Note: Total size for all attachments must not exceed 6 MB



How we use your information

We may pass on some of this information to groups such as your local council for the purposes of disease reporting and management.

If you experience difficulties with this form, please contact our Business Information Centre.

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