Plant diseases and pests

The plant pathology and entomology sections are based at Berrimah Farm, Makagon Rd, Berrimah.

For general enquiries

Plant pathology  

Ph: (08) 8999 2261
plant.pathology@nt.gov.au

Entomology - pests and beneficials

Ph: (08) 8999 2258 
insectinfo@nt.gov.au

Exotic Plant Pest Hotline

Ph: 1800 084 881

Sample submission

If you want to send the Department of Primary Industry and Resources samples for identification, use the addresses below.

Courier addresses

For plants

Plant Pathology Section
Department of Primary Industry and Resources
BAL building, Berrimah Farm
Makagon Road
Berrimah NT 0828

For insects

Entomology Section
Department of Primary Industry and Resources
BAL building, Berrimah Farm
Makagon Road
Berrimah NT 0828
Ph: (08) 8999 2258 or (08) 8999 2228

Postal addresses

For plants

Plant Pathology Section
Department of Primary Industry and Resources
PO Box 3000
Darwin NT 0801

For insects

Entomology Section
Department of Primary Industry and Resources
PO Box 3000
Darwin NT 0801