To calculate Cumulative Leaf Infested Days (CLIDs) you need to first monitor weekly or fortnightly using the 10 leaves / tree method and calculate the % of Infested Leaves (click here to download a template Monitoring Sheet). Here is an example of how to calculate the % of infested leaves: [...]
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 to identify, monitor and control mites in the following three videos: Mite Monitoring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siDrB86ozxM Mite Monitoring - understanding Cumulative Leaf Infested [...]
Grower name: Terry Martella, B Martella & Sons Location: Kirup, WA What are the main IPDM issues being focussed on? Mites, ADB, weevils, mealybug, powdery mildew (influenced by netting), and looper. Action Plan includes: · Consider replacing Klartan against ADB. · Investigate use of cumulative leaf infested days (CLIDs) instead [...]
