Australian Apple and Pear IPDM

David Williams (Principal Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria) discusses identification, monitoring and control of Mealybugs, including how to identify the difference between Mealybugs and their natural …
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Mealybug, Mealybug ladybird, Mealybug predators, monitoring

Pests

Published - 27 May 2019
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Useful tool – Pests Pocket guide

The popular Agriculture Victoria publication Pests of Pome and Stone Fruit and their Predators and Parasitoids – A Pocket guide is now available as an e-book.
Download …
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ID insects, ID pests and bugs, identification of insects in orchards, identifications of pests and bugs, IPDM, IPM

Pests, Useful Tools

Published - 14 May 2019
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Scab (Black Spot) Management

Scab can be an issue in apple and pear orchards.
In the following two videos David Williams (Principal Research Scientist at Agriculture Victoria) discusses ground cover …
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apple scab, black spot, ground cover management, pear scab, scab

Diseases

Published - 14 May 2019
By Alison Mathews (DPIRD WA)

Autumn Snail Control

Several snail pest species are found in Australia, however damage is usually caused by the common garden snail (pictured) , Helix aspersa. (Photo: DPIRD WA)

Snail …
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baits, snails

Pests

Published - 7 May 2019
By Alison Mathews (DPIRD WA) and David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Case Study Update: Nannup WA – March 2019

Orchardist: Mark Scott, Nannup WA
What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on?
Mites, Apple Dimple Bug, Woolly Apple Aphid, MedFly, brown snails, apple scab, pear …
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IPDM case study, Western Australia

Case Study Orchards, WA

Published - 7 May 2019
By Alison Mathews (DPIRD WA) and David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Case Study update: Kirup WA, March 2019

Terry Martella, Kirup WA:
What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on?
Mites, ADB, weevils, mealybug, powdery mildew (influenced by netting), and looper.
What are you doing …
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case study

Case Study Orchards, WA

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, …
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IPDM case study orchards, organic

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 …
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IPDM case study

Case Study Orchards, SA

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, …
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advisor, IPDM case study, line trapping method, mealybugs, pheromones, spider mites

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 …
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case study, IPDM, IPDM monitoring, IPM, Queensland

Case Study Orchards, QLD

Published - 1 May 2019
By Stephen Quarrell (Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture) and David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Case Study update: Geeveston TAS, March 2019

Orchardist: John Evans, Geeveston TAS
What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on?
John feels he has no major pest and disease problems but he still …
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Case Study Orchards, TAS