Australia has raised alarms after discovering khapra beetle larvae in imported nappies sold nationwide, posing a significant risk to the country’s grain industry and agricultural exports. The larvae were detected in the brand Little One’s Ultra Dry Nappy Pants Walker Size 5, exclusively sold by Woolworths, Australia’s largest supermarket chain. The agriculture ministry has been working with the importer and retailer to trace and treat affected products since the discovery in New South Wales on September 7. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins emphasized the urgency of containing the pest, stating that around 1,500 of the 2,000 cartons have been tracked down, but some remain in circulation. Khapra beetles, native to India, are classified as the most significant pest threat to Australia’s A$18 billion grains industry. Their establishment could lead to trading partners rejecting Australian goods, causing substantial economic losses. Woolworths has removed unsold nappies from shelves and quarantined them, while the manufacturer, Belgian company Ontex, has suspended operations at its Sydney facility pending comprehensive checks. The ministry has urged consumers who purchased similar nappies to seal them in a bag and contact authorities. The incident underscores the critical need for stringent biosecurity measures to protect Australia’s agricultural sector.