Australian Apple and Pear IPDM

published - 3 January 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)
Case Study Update: Adelaide Hills – sprays may be causing mite issues and hit parasitoid wasp

Grower name:
Joe Ceravolo

Location:
Adelaide Hills

What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on?
Codling moth, black spot and lightbrown apple moth (LBAM) are under control.

What are you doing currently with IPDM?
Trying to capitalise on the low pest and disease populations and attempt to further reduce pesticide use while maintaining effective control and …
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Case Study Orchards, SA

published - 1 May 2019
By Paul James (Lenswood) and David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)
Case Study update: Lenswood SA, March 2019

Kym Green, Lenswood SA:
What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on?
Gone organic this season. In transition, Biodynamic Principles since 2006. Main issues are moth, scab, bryobia, and canary fly.
What are you doing currently with IPDM?

Cydex for Codling Moth using model. 2 sprays.
Wettable sulphur as protectant. 3-5 kg /ha.
Lime sulphur …
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SA

published - 1 May 2019
By Paul James (Lenswood) and David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)
Case Study update: Adelaide Hills SA, March 2019

Joe Ceravolo, Adelaide Hills SA: 
What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on?
Trying to use minimal chemical inputs. AgXtra are doing a trial on predators for two-spotted mite. There are no codling moth issues in the block but looper, Helicoverpa and lightbrown apple moth (LBAM) are issues.
What are you doing …
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Case Study Orchards, SA