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Identification of potential alternatives to metham sodium
The continued reliance on chemical soil fumigants such as Metham Sodium (MS) can largely be attributed to consumer demand for low cost, good quality, nice-looking … Read more
Impact of insecticides on natural enemies found in brassica vegetables
A 2-page factsheet detailing the impact of insecticides on natural enemies found in brassica vegetables. Information relevant to the management of Western flower thrips (WFT) … Read more
Impact of insecticides on natural enemies found in Brassicas
This factsheet contains a chart that lists the insecticides that are registered in Australia for the control of eight key Brassica pests, and ranks these … Read more
Business case: IPM in lettuce
This fact sheet addresses the question: “how much do I need to reduce crop damage to justify the extra costs of higher priced chemicals and … Read more
Improving Lettuce Insect Pest Management – Victoria
This Project evaluates new biological and ‘selective’ insecticide controls of the insect pest Helicoverpa in lettuce. Work undertaken by this project was carried out at … Read more
Improving the management of insect contaminants in processed leafy vegetables
Insects are potential contaminants of processed leafy vegetables. Pest and beneficial species, in both the juvenile and adult stages of their life cycles can easily … Read more
Insecticide effects on beneficial insects and mites
One-page table showcasing the effects of individual insecticides on beneficial insects and mites.
Insecticide Resistance And Insecticide Management For Three Vegetable Pests In South East Queensland
A major finding has been the deficiencies in an existing insecticide resistance management strategy which recommended a continuous rotation of four chemical groups throughout the … Read more
Insecticide resistance management presentation
This is a presentation on how insecticide resistance occurs and ways of managing it so that new chemicals retain their effectiveness.
Insecticide toxicity to greenhouse biological control agents
A 3-page table providing information on the toxicity of insecticides to greenhouse biological control agents. Information relevant to the management of Western flower thrips (WFT), … Read more
Mega Pests – Managing Chewing and Biting Insects
This fact sheet outlines how you can manage chewing and biting pests by looking at a case study of corn earworm in Queensland. Many growers … Read more