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published - 17 June 2020
By Russell Fox (IK Caldwell) and Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Codling Moth biofix and phenology model

IPM expert Russell Fox discusses trapping for Codling Moth, biofix and the Codling Moth phenology model.

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biofix, codling moth, codling moth emergence

Pests

published - 17 June 2020
By Russell Fox (I.K. Caldwell) and Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Trapping Codling Moth and mating disruption

Russel Fox outlines how to trap codling moth and discusses lures, traps and mating disruption in the below video.

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biofix, codling moth, codling moth traps and lures, mating disruption

Home, Pests

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 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 - 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

published - 20 February 2020
By Dr Stephen Quarrell (University of Tasmania)

Earwigs: ugly critters we should learn to love

Earwigs, everyone knows them, but most people hate them. That said, they are probably one of the best predators in your orchard!
Why are they so …
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beneficial predators, codling moth, earwigs, LBAM, wooly aphid

Beneficials, Pests

published - 13 February 2020
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

The brown marmorated stink bug is an exotic plant pest that is a high priority for Australia. This economically damaging pest that could attack over …
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Brown marmorated stink bug, exotic pest

Pests

published - 6 February 2020
By Alison Mathews (DPIRD WA)

Western fruit moth or light brown apple moth

Pheromone traps are commonly used to monitor for lightbrown apple moth (LBAM). In Western Australia another species, western fruit moth (WFM), occurs. While these species …
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LBAM, light brown apple moth, Western Australia, western fruit moth(WFM)

Pests

published - 4 December 2019
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Woolly aphid parasitoids

At this time of year woolly apple aphid colonies will be starting to expand as crawlers emerging from overwintering sites on the roots, begin to …
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parasitoids, woolly aphid, woolly aphid parasitoid, woolly aphid wasp

Beneficials, Pests

published - 18 October 2019
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Codling Moth emergence

Codling moth larvae will be breaking diapause, pupating and then emerging as adult moths over the next few months. It is important to note that …
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codling moth, codling moth emergence

Pests