The Development of a Port Surrounds Trapping System for the Detection of Exotic Forest Insect Pests in Australia

The interception of exotic forestry insect pests entering Australia through airports and seaports depends on a three-tiered system of zoning of inspection. Primary focus is placed at the port of entry with a detailed examination of goods and passengers by AQIS and Customs staff. The second zone is the port surrounds within a 5 kilometre radius of the port. Except for the Asian Gypsy Moth surveys within this zone there was no mechanism for the detection of exotic forest insect pests that have escaped barrier interception and have spread and possibly established in this zone. The third zone is the forest plantation estate existing beyond the port surrounds area. This zone is subject to regular forest health surveillance designed to detect all damaging forest insect pests and diseases.

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