Major Threat to Australian Grains Industry Found in Imported Nappy Pants

Major threat to Australian grains industry found in imported nappy pants

Authorities are investigating how khapra beetle, the number-one-priority pest for the grains industry, entered Australia.

Warning issued after beetle found inside nappy pants sold in Aussie stores

Customers who purchased a popular brand of nappy pants sold at a major Australian retailer have been issued a warning after the Khapra beetle was detected inside them.The beetle, which is considered a dangerous pest in Australia, was detected in Little One's Ultra Dry Nappy Pants - Walker Size 5 (42 pack), which is sold at Woolworths.The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) issued the warning after larvae of the beetl…

Insect Pest Detected In Pull-Ups - southburnett.com.au

The Nappy Pants product and, at right,  the tiny adult Khapra Beetle (top) and juvenile larvae (bottom)(Photos: DAFF and DAFF Science and Surveillance Group) September 16, 2025 A serious insect pest has been detected in nappy pants sold in Woolworths stores throughout Australia. A Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) spokesperson said Khapra Beetle larvae were found in nappy pants in NSW. The detection was reported on  Septem…

Khapra beetle found in nappies, biosecurity battle to keep exotic pest out

Khapra beetle larvae detected in nappy pants sold via Woolworths could threaten Australia's grain industry with severe biosecurity risks.