What bug is that? Archives - Urban Plant Health Network

published - 30 December 2019
By Jeff Milne (Citrus Australia)

Look out for this citrus pest at your place as part of the bigger picture

Citrus trees in backyards and orchards in the USA are being killed by a small bug called the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP). We want to keep it out of Australia – but we need your help!
The ACP is a small (3-4mm) sap-sucking bug that resembles a small cicada. It can …
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published - 19 December 2019
By Maddy Quirk (AUSVEG)

Keep an eye out for tomato potato psyllid

The tomato potato psyllid (TPP) is a small sap-sucking insect and a serious pest of tomato, potato, chilli, capsicum, eggplant, tamarillo, sweet potato and weeds such as nightshades and boxthorn.
TPP is native to North America, but is also found in Central America. It was first found in New Zealand in …
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published - 2 October 2019
By Agriculture Victoria

Look out for the brown marmorated stink bug this spring

The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an insect that feeds on fruits and vegetables and over winter shelters inside homes and buildings, vehicles, machinery and sheds.
BMSB produces a very unpleasant odour when it’s disturbed or squashed – hence the term ‘stink bug’.
Originally from eastern Asia, this pest it is …
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If you see anything unusual , call the exotic plant pest hotline 1800 084 881

published - 1 October 2019
By Lana Russell (Agriculture Victoria)

Reporting unusual plant pests or diseases

Have you spotted an unusual plant pest or disease?
You can report these to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline -1800 084 881.
Calls within Victoria will be diverted to Agriculture Victoria. This Hotline is answered 0800 – 1800 Monday to Friday within Victoria. Please leave a message if you phone …
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published - 2 September 2019
By Jo Chong Wah (Agriculture Victoria) and Nikki Jones (Agriculture Victoria)

Keep those backyard beehives free of disease

With spring upon us, backyard beekeepers should be preparing to conduct inspections and maintenance on their hives.
Beekeepers have an important role to play in protecting their honey bees and the entire honey bee industry from the spread and impact of established pests, as well as the possible entry and establishment …
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