This contingency plan provides background information on the pest biology and available control measures to assist with preparedness for an incursion into Australia of a range of viruses that are transmitted by aphids. In this contingency plan viruses have been used as examples of those considered to be of greatest economic impact and risk to the Nursery and Garden Industry. It should be noted that some aphid transmitted viruses with a high economic impact are already present in Australia.
The contingency plan provides guidelines and options for steps to be undertaken and considered when developing a Response Plan for incursion of the virus pests. Any Response Plan developed using information in whole or in part from this contingency plan must follow procedures as set out in PLANTPLAN and be endorsed by the National Management Group prior to implementation.
