Australian Apple and Pear IPDM

published - 23 July 2019
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 affecting disease infection periods. Mites and mealybugs have become major problems. This could be due to pesticide resistance or side effects on beneficials.
Mission:
To reduce pest …
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Case Study Orchards, QLD

published - 1 May 2019
By Peter Nimmo (DAF QLD) and David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)
Advisor perspective: Stanthorpe QLD, March 2019

Advisor name: Andrew Hennoste, Branch Manager/Agronomist, Elders Stanthorpe.
Background: Andrew has a B. Ag. Sci. He completed 10 years with Bugs for Bugs learning about rearing, distribution, and monitoring of biological controls before he joined Elders at Stanthorpe 19 years ago. As Branch Manager/ Agronomist and pest scout, Andrew provides advice and …
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Case Study Orchards, QLD

published - 1 May 2019
By Peter Nimmo (QLD DAF) and David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)
Case Study update: Stanthorpe QLD, March 2019

Daniel Nicoletti, Stanthorpe QLD: 
What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on?
Main issues are mites, mealybugs, and QFF. Codling moth is no longer an issue.
What are you doing currently with IPDM?
Attempting to get mealybug control by releasing predatory beetle (Cryptolaemus). Have also mowed every second alley to encourage predatory mites …
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Case Study Orchards, QLD