Machinery Hygiene

This book is about inspecting and cleaning machinery that may contribute to the spread of weeds, pests or diseases. 

Table of contents

• Introduction

• General safety

• Weeds: Part of the problem

• Pathogens: Part of the problem

• Nematodes: Part of the problem

• Insects: Part of the problem

• Inspect machinery and support vehicles

• Identify and report unusual weeds, disease or pest signs

• Sampling procedure

• Clean machinery and support vehicles

• Dispose of contaminated soil and plant matter

• Prevention and control of weeds, pests and disease