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 of […]
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 vegetable […]
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 diamondback […]
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 Project […]
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.
The research will help growers undertaking IPM programs to protect their beneficial populations and get the best out of their biological and chemical controls.