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3rd International Biofumigation Symposium
The third International Symposium on Biofumigation provided industry stakeholders with a valuable opportunity to talk about the potential for this technology. Topics ranged from fundamental … Read more
A Guide to Effective Weed Control in Australian Brassicas
A fact sheet with information to help you plan and manage weeds that compete with Australian brassica crops. It provides an overview of weed management … Read more
A National Industry Pest Specific Incursion Management Plan (PSIMP) For Carrot Rust Fly (Psila Rosae)
This project develops a national management plan including Pest Risk Assessment and a diagnostic protocol for carrot rust fly has established that phytosanitary mesaures are … Read more
A Preliminary Model For Slug Control In Vegetable Crops
The report examines the control methods for slugs, providing a starting point for Australian vegetable growers on integration of slug control measures. The report over … Read more
A Production Break Strategy For Tomato Leafminer In Queensland, 1998
At a Tomato Pest Management Workshop involving growers, researchers, crop consultants, and industry representatives in 1994, it was suggested that a series of statewide production … Read more
Action points for making decisions
This fact sheet outlines ‘action points’ or thresholds to help you make decisions about managing pests and diseases. The more accurate your action point, the … Read more
Active surveillance of pests and diseases: a scoping study in vegetables
This research and development scoping study aims to develop an increased understanding of the detection of biosecurity pests in the Australian vegetable industries and recommend … Read more
Adaptive pest management for horticulture under climate change pilot pest scoping
It is vital that Australia’s horticultural industries consider how their pest risks could be impacted by climate change as the scientific evidence has shown that … Read more
Advancing The Integrated Management Of Diamondback Moth (DBM) In Brassica Vegetables (July 1997 – June 2000)
This Project sought to improve current insecticide-based diamondback moth control to limit the development of insecticidal resistance by all Brassica pests to allow for the … Read more
Alternative fruit fly control and market access for capsicums and tomatoes
This research project focused on developing a systems approach to meet market access requirements in tomato and capsicum production in the Bowen region. The research … Read more
Always check for pests and diseases
Monitoring the crop regularly and routinely enables you to find pests and diseases early. This means you will have more management options available to you.
An Evaluation Of Egg Parasitoids For The Management Of Heliothis
Heliothis are serious insect pest of vegetable crops in Australia. Control has been achieved primarily through the use of chemical insecticides. However, the development of … Read more