MyWeedWatcher: quick tips

Step 1: Register for reporting and select MyWeedWatcher web checkbox After this step you will be able to use the Web version of MyWeedWatcher and login to the smartphone/tablet version of MyWeedWatcher.

Step 2: Download MyWeedWatcher (free) onto your smartphone/tablet and login using DAFWA loginAfter this step you will have the smartphone/tablet version of MyWeedWatcher on your device and be able to start mapping weeds.

Register at agric.wa.gov.auNew to DAFWA click on registerAlready registered with a DAFWA login click on login

New to DAFWACreate new account tabFill out your detailsSelect MyWeedWatcher web checkbox

Accept terms and conditionsCreate new accountConfirm registration via email

Registered with DAFWALoginSelect edit tabScroll down

Select MyWeedWatcher web checkboxScroll downClick on save

Download MyWeedWatcherApp store for iOS (ipad & iphone)

Google play for android devicessearch for MyWeedWatcher and download

Login to MyWeedWatcherClick on splash (first) screen

Enter your DAFWA user login and password

Click on log inClick on yes, I authorize this request

Step 3. Using MyWeedWatcherIdentify a weedIdentify a weed enables you to do a rough identification of a weed. Remember less is more for this identification filter. Do not use too many plant characteristics or you will filter out all the weeds. To create an observation follow from the second step under the heading create an observation.

Create an observation

Create an observation enables you to map or report a weed.

View observations & favourite weeds

“View observations” enables you to view the observations you have made. The colour of the cloud indicates if the report has been submitted or not. Note: this feature resets with new software updates.

Favourite weed enables you to view a list of those weeds you have selected as your favourites. This means you can more quickly map weeds.

View observation online

Once you have mapped or reported your weed you can view a map of observations made online. A table or map can be exported from the MyWeedWatcher web application for your use.

Identify weed

Weed filter Enter characteristic(s), click okClick on search when done

Inspect weedsClick on read more to select a weed

Inspect weed detailsClick report symbol to create an observation

Create Observation

Enter observtion detailsEnter each detail (map)Click save then ok when done

Add imagesFrom gallery/cameraClick < back arrow

SubmitSelect view/contactClick on submit

View Observation

Shows your observationsBlue cloud means submittedGrey cloud means not submitted

Favourite weeds

Your favourite weeds listTo create favourites click on star to make it yellow

Login to DAFWA

Search for myweedwatcher Select MyWeedWatcher (the web application)

Select view observationsUse filters to obtain required table or map (click on update)

Export created map or table

Important disclaimerThe Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Agriculture and Food and the State of Western Australia accept no liability whatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise arising from the use or release of this information or any part of it.

Copyright © Western Australian Agricultural Authority, 2014