The Great Biosecurity Quest

The QuestAn animated image of a character waving with a signboard saying "I'm Aggie, the biosecurity quest mascot" continues!

During the Great Biosecurity Quest in October 2023, we were joined by a lot of people who were keen to learn more about biosecurity and play a role in protecting our beautiful natural landscapes by becoming Watchout Warriors.

We all have a part to play in protecting Victoria’s biosecurity so that we can continue to spend time in the great outdoors, enjoy clean and safe food and protect the agricultural industries that provide so much for us all.

As a Watchout Warrior you will need to keep an eye out for unwanted pests and diseases when you’re out in the backyard, at parks and out in nature. These small actions can have a big impact on protecting Victoria.

Aggie is enjoying seeing our Watchout Warriors explore and stay on the lookout for biosecurity pests and diseases. Check out the map below to see where everyone is keeping watch.

A map of Victoria with pins showing locations where people have undertaken the quest.

Image describes how to take part in the Biosecurity Quest. Step One - Grab a magnifying glass or phone with a zoom function or app if you can. Step Two - Download or print the toolkit to help you to identify plant pests. Step Three - Keep an eye out! Be on the lookout when you're out in nature. Step Four - Come back and tell us your results. If you think you have found a biosecurity pest, make sure you report it.

Image shows the lime green biosecurity mascot leaning against an apple. The mascot is lime green, with a round head and body, black eyes and hair that resembles plant fronds. To its left is a tablet device and to its right is a document.Once you’ve completed the Quest, come back and tell us about it!

We’re keen to know what biosecurity pests you’re looking for, where you’re looking, and if you’ve found any suspected pests.

This information is critical to help us protect what we value most.

Tell us about your Quest

In Victoria, we have a beautiful natural environment and a thriving agriculture industry, and we all have a responsibility to protect them.

Play your part in the Great Biosecurity Quest. You can become a Watchout Warrior by keeping an eye out for potential risks and together, we can work to reduce the threat of diseases and pests in Victoria.

Visit the Agriculture Victoria website to find out more.

Make a biosecurity report

Getting involved helps you learn about biosecurity threats, so you know what to report and how to report it if you ever come across one.

If you need to make a biosecurity report you can do that through our website or the emergency pest and disease hotlines.

Make a report

Looking for other ways to get involved in biosecurity and citizen science?

Visit our Get Involved page!

Get involved