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Do not go to another greenhouse
Movement of people around the farm is one of the primary ways for pests and diseases to penetrate clean zones. Having the correct quarantine protocols, … Read more
Greenhouse Design – Pests and Disease
Greenhouse design is important in helping to control pests such as whitefly, thrips and aphids. This fact sheet looks at ventilation, mesh materials and the … Read more
Greenhouse Design and Climate Management
Understanding greenhouse design is important for maintaining the heath-humidity balance to provide optimal growing conditions.
Have buffer areas around the greenhouse
Buffer areas are an effective and relatively low cost pest and disease management strategy. Make the buffer area at least 5 metres wide, or 10 … Read more
Make a clean zone around the greenhouse
Maintaining a clean zone around your greenhouse is an important strategy in pest and disease management.
Management of insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid
This project revealed widespread resistance in GPA to three major insecticide groups that are commonly used to control aphids in Australia (synthetic pyrethroids, carbamates and … Read more
Viruses in Vegetable Crops in Australia: integrated Virus Disease Management
A fact sheet discussing the difference types of viruses found in vegetable crops in Australia, their transmission and strategic measures for control and management.