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  • Keep harvest clean and carry on monitoring
    Pests, 21 Dec 2023
    Keep harvest clean and carry on monitoring

    Although mouse numbers across the northern region are low, growers should aim for a clean harvest and continue monitoring to ensure mouse numbers stay where they are.

  • Unpacking pest’s flower fascination helps build defensive strategies
    Pests, 15 Nov 2023
    Unpacking pest’s flower fascination helps build defensive strategies

    Understanding why pigeon peas are so susceptible to Helicoverpa armigera is the first step in building crop defences and boosting summer crop options for northern growers. Research scientist Trevor Volp is building a greater understanding of this behaviour and identifying potential crop defence traits.

  • Reduce harvest losses to minimise mouse risk
    Pests, 07 Nov 2023
    Reduce harvest losses to minimise mouse risk

    Grain growers urged to minimize harvest waste to improve baiting against low mouse activity, enhance profitability. Expert advice from National Mouse Group backed by GRDC research.

  • Common misunderstandings surround phosphine fumigation
    Pests, 25 Oct 2023
    Common misunderstandings surround phosphine fumigation

    Powered fumigation recirculation boxes for large silos aim to allow phosphine to be applied at ground level and distribute gas through the storage more evenly. Recirculation can also be achieved safely and effectively by still applying the phosphine in the storage headspace and using a small fan plumbed between the headspace and base of the silo to recirculate gas.

  • Mouse tracking project in WA
    Pests, 28 Sep 2023
    Mouse tracking project in WA

    A project to track mouse populations in the WA grainbelt is helping to understand mouse outbreak risks and when timely baiting is needed

  • Bait spreading methods examined to combat mouse damage in crops
    Pests, 15 Sep 2023
    Bait spreading methods examined to combat mouse damage in crops

    With Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment, the project – Guidance for spreading mouse bait to improve efficacy and maintain bait integrity – is examining mouse bait application techniques to better understand the performance and likely efficacy of various options.

  • Northern NSW growers urged to check winter crops for Russian wheat aphids
    Pests, 13 Sep 2023
    Northern NSW growers urged to check winter crops for Russian wheat aphids

    The experienced scientist is urging growers and agronomists to monitor crops for RWA, and use the RWA action threshold calculator, to help determine the cost effectiveness of chemical treatment.

  • Strategy a part of managing snails after liming
    Pests, 11 Sep 2023
    Strategy a part of managing snails after liming

    Some growers have noticed snail numbers increase after liming. Lime is a source of calcium which increases shell strength and fertility. As a result of this observation, a small research trial was conducted to gauge the impact liming had on snail fertility and shell strength, and whether incorporating lime or using a different type of lime could limit snail population growth.

  • Does it pay to treat fall armyworm?
    Pests, 03 Aug 2023
    Does it pay to treat fall armyworm?

    Economic thresholds and guidelines are being established so growers can decide when to treat fall armyworm.

  • Partnerships focus on targeted pest research solutions
    Pests, 06 Jul 2023
    Partnerships focus on targeted pest research solutions

    The Australian Pest Genome Partnership has prepared its first 28 genomic datasets and will soon make these assets publicly available to organisations interested in researching ways of controlling some of Australia’s top pest and invasive species. The datasets include mosquitoes, khapra beetle, cane toads, fall armyworm, foxes, feral pigs and cats, as well as weeds such as wild radish, rye and rat’s tail grasses.

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