Published - 8 August 2022 By Emily Crawford Helicoverpa and Loopers Helicoverpa The native budworm Helicoverpa punctigera and the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (also known in Australia as tobacco budworm, tomato grub, corn earworm) can attack pome … Read More Helicoverpa, Heliothis, Loopers Pests
Published - 16 July 2022 By Emily Crawford Armillaria root rot The disease and its impact Armillaria root rot is mainly caused by a native fungal species, Armillaria luteobubalina whereas overseas the most common cause of this … Read More armillaria root rot, root rot Diseases
Published - 10 June 2022 By Emily Crawford Bitter Pit IPDM Quick Facts • Bitter pit is a physiological disorder of apples which occurs when insufficient calcium is present in fruit. • Symptoms of bitter pit include … Read More bitter pit Resources
Published - 19 May 2022 By Woolly Apple Aphid The woolly apple aphid (WAA) Eriosoma lanigerum is a serious pest of apple production in all Australian fruit growing regions. It can affect all parts … Read More WAA, woolly aphid, wooly aphid Pests
Published - 28 March 2022 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Apple mosaic virus The colder the spring, the greater expression you will see of apple mosaic virus, and that has been seen across eastern states this season. The below … Read More apple mosaic virus Diseases
Published - 21 March 2022 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Alternaria The Australian IPDM program includes monitoring and cultural and chemical control practices integrated to manage Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot. Orchard sanitation is essential … Read More alternaria, alternaria fruit spot, alternaria leaf blotch Diseases
Published - 4 March 2022 By Reyhaneh Pordel (NatureAll Solutions) Root lesion nematodes What are nematodes? Nematodes are mostly less than 1 mm long roundworms that often live in the soil. Many nematodes feed on soil microorganisms and contribute … Read More nematodes, root lesion nematodes Home, Pests
Published - 28 February 2022 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Proactive management for mites Effective management of mites includes being able to identify and monitor mites, calculate Cumulative Leaf Infested Days (CLIDs) to determine thresholds for spraying, and knowing … Read More mites Pests
Published - 11 November 2021 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Victorians to be on the lookout for Medfly Victorian residents in areas bordering South Australia and along key transport routes are being asked to keep a close watch on fruits and vegetables in … Read More Medfly Home, Pests
Published - 11 October 2021 By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria) Thrips Thrip damage to flower buds (Pests of Pome and Stone Fruit and their Predators and Parasitoids, Agriculture Victoria) Apple and pear flowers are susceptible to attack … Read More Australian plague thrip, plague thrips, thrips, western flower thrips Home, Pests
