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New guide to protect macadamia production

Macadamias Disease & weed control Insect & mite control June 17, 2019



The latest edition of the ‘Macadamia Plant Protection Guide’ has been released.

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Varroa mites detected again at Townsville Port

Flowering, thinning & PGRs Insect & mite control June 17, 2019



Varroa mites have been detected on an Asian honey bee nest that was recently found and destroyed at the Port of Townsville.

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Tailoring options for seed weevil control

Macadamias Insect & mite control March 4, 2019



With macadamia seed weevil Kushchelorhynchus macadamiae (formerly Sigastus weevil) causing devastating crop losses, incorporating indoxacarb into IMP programs is going a long way to helping Northern Rivers macadamia growers.

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Dual action weapon targets citrus pests

Citrus Insect & mite control Feb. 11, 2019



Citrus growers have a new, dual action weapon against key sucking pests that is setting a new benchmark for rapid control, extended protection and fruit marketability compared with other standard industry alternatives.

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Smashing success for avocados

Avocado Insect & mite control Jan. 3, 2019



The WA avocado season ends in February and the region’s growers have indicated this season fared well compared to previous years. Growers put the success down to the mild weather conditions which allowed a higher volume of produce to grow.

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Biobest and Australian company Bugs for Bugs team up through equity deal

Insect & mite control Dec. 29, 2018



Biobest Group NV and Bugs for Bugs Pty Ltd have announced on 20 Dec 2018 the finalisation of an equity transaction whereby Biobest Group NV acquires a stake in Bugs For Bugs Pty Ltd. Bugs for Bugs is a leading player in the Australian market for beneficial insects and other biocontrol products.

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Varieties, new methods drive citrus revival

Citrus Insect & mite control Dec. 14, 2018



When their citrus returns only covered the cost of production in 2011-12, the Arnold family let fruit fall from the trees at their Riverland orchard in South Australia. However, the adoption of a range of citrus crops and new management methods has since led a business revival.

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Bug boat booted due to biosecurity risk

General Insect & mite control Nov. 27, 2018



A boat carrying cars and machinery has been sent home because bugs on board could have decimated our $12 billion horticultural industry.

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Protect crops against pests and diseases

Disease & weed control Insect & mite control Oct. 3, 2018



Deciduous fruit growers have access to the latest information on all aspects of protecting orchards from pests and diseases in the new Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW.

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Stronger biosecurity measures to manage stink bug risks

Insect & mite control Sept. 14, 2018



Australia has implemented stronger offshore biosecurity measures for the upcoming brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season, to manage risks associated with this significant cargo pest. Head of biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Lyn O’Connell, said BMSB are a threat to agricultural industries and the environment, feeding on over 300 different plant species.

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Tasmania's fruit fly fight hits $5.5m bill

Insect & mite control May 24, 2018



The Tasmanian Government and the horticulture industry are confident the state's "largest-ever single biosecurity action" will successfully eradicate fruit fly in the state by the start of spring.

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