Myrtle rust: everyday management

Myrtle rust continues to spread across the Australian landscape in the bushland reserves, amenity settings such as parks and street plantings, home gardens and commercial operations such as plant nurseries and timber plantations.

The rust can be spread by different means including wind, movement of infected plants and by spores accidentally falling onto people engaged in activities where rust occurs. Myrtle rust is not harmful to people but can be spread by people.

This Primefact answers the following questions:

• Should I take action?
• What can I do?