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Impact of pesticides on beneficial arthropods of importance in Australian vegetable production
A levy-funded project has developed a series of crop-specific guides for growers and advisors wanting to use or give advice on integrated pest management (IPM). … Read more
Impact of pesticides on beneficial arthropods of importance in Australian vegetable production
Project VG16067 was a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland; the South Australian Research and Development Institute; and IPM Technologies. Major findings … Read more
The impact of pesticides on beneficial species
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves using biological control agents (beneficials), cultural controls and pesticides in a compatible way. For this to be successful, the integration … Read more
The impact of pesticides on beneficial species
A strategic levy investment has been gathering information on the impact of pesticides on insects and mites that play a beneficial role in the Australian … Read more
Diamondback moth management in the Lockyer Valley
In this article, VegNET Regional Development Officer Zara Hall investigates how the vegetable industry in south-east Queensland responded to a major production challenge posed by … Read more
Veg growers learn more about pest control options at Bayer workshop
Bayer has coordinated a workshop for vegetable growers in the Werribee region to discuss pest control options and the value of integrated pest management practices.
Levy-funded project researching impact of pesticides on beneficials
The research will help growers undertaking IPM programs to protect their beneficial populations and get the best out of their biological and chemical controls.