Import requirements are in place to prevent serpentine leafminer movement to Western Australia.

These requirements are for the import of prescribed potential carriers and host of the declared pest serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza huidobrensis).

Includes: Plants and parts of plants including nursery stock; green, leafy or legume vegetables; fresh herbs; fruit with leaves or other attached green material; cut flowers and foliage; of species listed on the list of host plants for serpentine leaf miner. Machinery and equipment used in association with soil or host material plants and parts of plants of the declared pest.

Excludes: grain; seed; dried plant material; below ground vegetables and vegetative structures free from green material, potting medium and soil; fruit free from green material; processed host material; tissue culture.

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