Biosecurity

Didymo

See also:

Didymo controls in Fiordland National Park

Didymo factsheet for whitebaiters

Didymo: What anglers can do about it

Media release about felt-soled waders

Other agencies:

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand

Fish & Game New Zealand

Check, Clean, Dry

Stop the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests.

Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) is an exotic alga that invades waterways.

To prevent the spread of freshwater pests such as didymo, always Check, Clean, Dry all footwear, bicycles, vehicles, fishing equipment and other items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

How to Check, Clean, Dry

Check, Clean and Dry between waterways logo.
Clean, Check, Dry to help prevent the
spread of didymo and other freshwater
pests

For more information and specific cleaning guidelines go to www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo.

Report didymo finds

To report a suspected find of didymo, contact MAF Biosecurity New Zealand: 0800 80 99 66.

 

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Information

Biosecurity NZ website

Animal pests

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