Published - 13 August 2019 By Paul James (Lenswood Co-operative) Birds, Bats and Other Animal Problems Australia’s apple and pear growing areas are located in several diverse regions throughout the country. Each of these regions has its own indigenous (and introduced) … Read More bats, birds, cockatoos, flying fox, kangaroos, lorikeets, netting, noise control devices, rosellas, scaring devices, wallabies Pests
Published - 13 August 2019 By Paul James (Lenswood Co-operative) Grey Headed Flying Fox moving south Grey Headed Flying Fox Fruit growers in northern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales) have had problems with the Grey Headed Flying Fox ((Pteropus poliocephalus) for … Read More flying fox, netting Pests
Published - 30 July 2019 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Brush up on good bugs Beneficial insects and mites may already be in your orchard working to reduce populations of pests. But did you know many are also commercially available … Read More beneficials, good bugs, parasites, parasitoids, predators, predatory mites, predatory wasps Beneficials, Pests, Resources
Published - 23 July 2019 By IPDM Action Plan 2019/20 – Stanthorpe, QLD Orchardist: Daniel Nicoletti Situation: Codling moth and black spot are under control via chemical sprays timed according to monitoring of moth numbers in traps and weather conditions … Read More IPDM action plan, IPDM case study orchards Case Study Orchards, QLD
Published - 23 July 2019 By IPDM Action Plan 2019/20 – Kirup WA Orchardist: Terry Martella, Martella & Sons Situation: The main issues focussed on are mites, apple dimpling bug (ADB), weevils, mealybug and powdery mildew. They have a resistance … Read More IPDM action plan, IPDM case study orchards Case Study Orchards, WA
Published - 23 July 2019 By IPDM Action Plan 2019/20- Batlow, NSW Orchardist: Jeremy Smart Situation: The main issues focussed on are wooly apple aphid (WAA), black spot (apple scab), codling moth, and weeds. Current IPDM involves mating disruption … Read More IPDM action plan, IPDM case study orchards Case Study Orchards, NSW
Published - 23 July 2019 By IPDM Action Plan 2019/20 – Nannup, WA Orchardist: Mark Scott, Nannup Fresh Fruit Situation: The main issues focussed on are mites, apple dimpling bug (ADB), weevils, wooly apple aphid (WAA), MedFly, spring beetle, snails, … Read More IPDM action plan, IPDM case study orchards Case Study Orchards, WA
IPDM Action Plan 2019/20 – Lenswood, SA Orchardist: Kym Green Situation: Kym is a 5th generation orchardist running the family business in partnership with his brother Peter. They do most of their own packing, … Read More IPDM action plan, IPDM case study orchards Case Study Orchards, SA
IPDM Action Plan 2019/20 – Adelaide Hills, SA Orchardist: Joe Ceravolo Situation: Codling moth, black spot and lightbrown apple moth (LBAM) are under control. Mating disruption is used for codling moth control, but no trapping … Read More IPDM action plan, IPDM case study orchards Case Study Orchards, SA
IPDM Action Plan 2019/20- Geeveston TAS Orchardist: John Evans Situation: Codling moth, black spot and lightbrown apple moth (LBAM) are under control. Despite the use of chlorpyrifos sprays from early green tip until … Read More IPDM action plan Case Study Orchards, TAS