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Published - 21 January 2021
By Rose Daniels (APAL)

Latest regulatory changes for ag chemicals

Agricultural chemicals relied on by orchardists continue to be reviewed, resulting in changes to regulations domestically, and internationally. The cancellation or modification of use of …
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Published - 8 January 2021
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

How to Calculate Cumulative Leaf Infested Days (CLID’s)

To calculate Cumulative Leaf Infested Days (CLIDs) you need to first monitor weekly or fortnightly using the 10 leaves / tree method and calculate the …
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CLID, CLID's, Cumulative leaf infested days, leaf scorch, mites, monitoring

Pests, Resources

Published - 5 January 2021
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Mite Management

European Red Mite (ERM), Two Spotted Mites (TSM) and Bryobia mites all commonly affect apple and pear orchards.
David Williams (Principal Researcher, Agriculture Victoria) discusses how …
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Bryobia mite, CLID's, Cumulative leaf infested days, European Red Mite (ERM), mites, monitoring, predator mites, Two-spotted mite

Beneficials, Pests

Published - 2 December 2020
By Alison Mathews (DPIRD WA)

WA pome and summer fruit spray guide for 2020-21

The Western Australian DPIRD has updated it’s Pome and Summer Fruit Orchard Spray Guide for the 2020-21 season and it is now available on the …
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Western Australia (WA) spray guide

Resources, WA

Published - 2 December 2020
By Marcel Veens (Marcel Veens Horticulture Advisor Pty Ltd)

What’s the ideal time to spray to control LBAM?

Some orchards spray for light brown apple moth (LBAM) very early in the season – often when they catch the first LBAM.
However the ideal time …
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LBAM, light brown apple moth

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Published - 26 November 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Is Granulosis virus effective in controlling CM?

Granulosis virus is widely used by organic growers to control Codling Moth (CM) and increasingly orchardists are using it to reduce pesticide use.
It does …
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codling moth, granulosis virus

Pests

Published - 25 November 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Apple and Pear IPDM Factsheet – Codling Moth

To download the below information in a printable pdf format click on IPDM Factsheet – Codling Moth
IPDM Quick Facts

Orchard hygiene is a critical component of …
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codling moth

Factsheets, Useful Tools

Published - 18 November 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Apple and Pear IPDM Factsheet – Fruit Flies

To download the below information in printable pdf format click on IPDM Factsheet – Fruit flies
IPDM Quick Facts

Two species of fruit flies have a major …
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Medfly, Mediterranean fruit fly, MFF, QFF, Qfly, Queensland fruit fly

Factsheets, Useful Tools

Published - 18 November 2020
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

WATCHOUT in the Orchard

WATCHOUT in the Orchard
So, you got through flowering ok and now have a crop to worry about? Try the WATCHOUT acronym to help you focus …
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WATCHOUT tool

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Published - 12 November 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Have you seen LBAM recently?

If you have seen LBAM (larvae or adults) in the field our research team at Agriculture Victoria are very keen to hear from you.
As part …
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LBAM, Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM)

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Published - 6 November 2020
By Kevin Dodds (NSW DPI)

Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW

The 2020-21 edition of the Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW is the latest in a series of similar publications from NSW Department …
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plant protection guide

Resources, Useful Tools

Published - 25 October 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Calling all IPDM advisors

Apple and pear industry advisors who provide integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) services to orchardists are invited to join the Australian Apple and Pear …
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