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Weeds

published - 27 May 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) and Russell Fox (IK Caldwell)

Post harvest care of orchards

IPDM expert, Russell Fox, discusses post harvest care of orchards with a view to help an IPM system. Ideas discussed include not mowing the inter-row …
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beneficial insects, post harvest

Beneficials

published - 20 May 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

How does mating disruption affect trap counts and thresholds for spraying?

This Autumn the following question was posed to our Community of Practice: How does mating disruption affect trap counts and thresholds for spraying? What are …
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codling moth, Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM), mating disruption, oriental fruit moth (OFM)

Pests

published - 1 May 2020
By Kevin Dodds (NSW DPI)

Harlequin Bug activity during harvest

In an IPM system it is usually as we approach Pink Lady maturity that we start seeing the worst of the fruit damage. This autumn, …
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Harlequin bug

Pests

published - 30 April 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Biofix and spray predictions

Understanding biofix and 1st and 2nd generation spray dates is key to controlling Codling Moth (CM) and Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). Here we look …
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biofix, codling moth, light brown apple moth, spray predictions

Pests, Resources

published - 12 April 2020
By Kevin Dodds (NSW DPI)

Wooly Aphid on the move

Woolly Apple Aphid are on the move!
Here’s an interesting observation from Batlow this week. I established earwig shelters (made from corrugated cardboard) in several blocks …
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Aphelinus Mali, earwigs, woolly aphid, woolly aphid parasitoid

Beneficials

published - 19 March 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria) and Allan McWaters (QLD DAF)

Bitter Rot (Glomerella)

Bitter Rot (Glomerella) is a disease mostly only found in apples and symptoms mostly develop as the fruit approaches maturity. The rot starts as small …
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Bitter Rot, Glomerella

Diseases

published - 12 March 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Fall Armyworm

It’s important that apple and pear growers do not panic about Fall Armyworm. Although apples and pears have been listed as a host, information from …
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fall armyworm

Home, Pests

published - 11 March 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Controlling codling moth with parasitoid wasp

David Williams summarises the findings from his research project on the parasitoid wasp Mastrus ridens as a biocontrol agent for codling moth:

Further information:
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codling moth, mastrus wasp, parasitoid wasp

Beneficials

published - 10 March 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Is netting worth the investment?

Netting brings many benefits, but costs can be prohibitive. A panel discussion at the APAL Grower Update hears from growers on how they made the …
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netting

Resources

published - 4 March 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Securing pollination through revegetation

Dr Katya Hogendoorn discusses how growers can harness the pollination services provided by native and feral honey bees using strategic floralistic support at the APAL …
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bees, pollination, revegetation

Beneficials

published - 4 March 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Pollination under netting – Learnings from NZ

At the APAL Grower Update, Dr Lisa Evans discussed honey bees and how their behaviour can be affected under netting – focussing on her study …
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bees, pollination under netting

Beneficials

published - 26 February 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) and Alison Matthew (DPIRD WA)

Looking for Loopers

When monitoring for Loopers, the first thing David Williams does when he walks into a block is have a look at the trees.
“If I can …
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Loopers, monitoring

Pests, Resources