South Perth, Western Australia
June 28, 2007
The Department of
Agriculture and Food, Western Australia is urging the
community to be on the lookout for Noogoora Burr seed, following
recent discoveries in Perth and the Gascoyne region.
Department invasive species manager Damian Collopy said burr
seeds were found in a brand new bathroom sponge and a newly
purchased sports bag, both believed to have been imported from
China.
 Mr
Collopy thanked the individuals involved for their prompt action
in reporting the burr.
“Noogoora Burr is a declared plant in Western Australia. It may
not be brought into the State and landholders in areas south of
the Kimberley must destroy any plants present,” he said
“In seedling stage Noogoora Burr is poisonous to stock and the
dry burrs may cause discomfort and injury, particularly to
sheep.
“The weed's growth can sometimes be so dense that cattle and
sheep cannot get to watering places.”
Anyone finding Noogoora Burr seed should immediately report it
to the Department’s Pest and Disease Information Service on
freecall 1800 084 881.
Detailed information on Noogoora Burr is available from local
Department of Agriculture and Food offices, or on the Department
website at
www.agric.wa.gov.au |
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