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MyPestGuide Reporter

A communication tool for everyone to report pests.

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Features

  • Easy to use photo reporting tool that lets everyone report pests in their community.
  • Include up to four images with each report. Runs outside mobile or Wi-Fi range.
  • Report and map pests via the community website. View only shared reports.
  • Receive pest identification and control advice from experts direct to your device.
  • Record your observations and keep them in your back pocket to monitor pests.

MyPestGuide Reporter is a free photo reporting app designed for the public, farmers, agronomists, landholders, pest controllers, researchers, and the entire industry community to quickly and easily report pests (insects, animals, weeds, diseases) across Australia.

This mobile and web app allows users to report potential pests to experts at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Using the device's camera and GPS, users can create reports, describe the pest and its surroundings, and submit their contact details.

The department's experts investigate and verify the reports, identify the pests, and provide feedback and advice directly to users. They also map the entries in an online database so everyone can learn about pest problems.

Using the MyPestGuide Reporter App supports your local community and helps protect Australia’s agriculture and natural environment from exotic pests. Join the pest reporting community to help monitor, manage, and keep exotic pests out of Australia. Report a pest today!

Download the MyPestGuide Reporter app

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Report a pest online

Use MyPestGuide Reporter online to protect your local community and safeguard Australia’s agriculture and natural environment from exotic pests. Join the effort to monitor, manage, and report pests, helping to keep them out of Australia. 

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Acknowledgements

MyPestGuide Reporter is part of the MyPestGuide suite of tools created and designed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and engineered by NG Perceptive.

Development of the original MyPestGuide app was funded by the Council of Grain Grower Organisations (COGGO).  

Contact us

The department welcomes comments and suggestions from users.