Elm Leaf Beetle

Melbourne is one of the remaining cities in the world that still has a large population of Elms. The City of Yarra has approximately 2000 Elms located in various parks and streets across the City. 

Elm leaf beetle Management Program 2003/2004

Dutch Elm Disease, which currently does not exist in Australia, has devastated the majority of elm populations in other parts of the world. Strict quarantine has to date prevented the entry of the Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The Elm Leaf Beetle (ELB) Pyrrhalta luteola, however was discovered in 1989 damaging elms on Victorias Mornington Peninsula. This pest has since spread to the Melbourne metropolitan area and large parts of regional Victoria. Based on the experience in North America, it is anticipated that the Elm Leaf Beetle will eventually spread to all parts of Australia, where elms are grown.

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Further information

Open Space Planning Unit
Fitzroy Town Hall
201 Napier street
Telephone 9205 5255
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

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Yarra Environment Strategy Our sustainable future

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