
Going it alone: Adam’s growing journey
30 June 2020
Leafminer Preparedness Guide
1 July 2020Project Code
Year Published
2020
Project Provider
cesar Pty Ltd; AUSVEG; School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne
Attachment
There are numerous species of leafmining flies established within Australia, most posing little to no economic risk. However, some exotic species are significant pests of horticulture globally, and are a threat to Australian horticulture.
- Identification and in-field monitoring for leafminers is challenging, but support and resources are available.
- Biological control via parasitoid wasps has become a cornerstone of successful leafminer management programs overseas.
- Australia is home to numerous parasitoid wasp species that provide natural control of leafminers.
- There are several insecticides effective in controlling leafminer flies overseas, of which a number of these are now available in Australia.
Fact sheet
Pests diseases and biosecurity