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15 Aug 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
The story of Russian wheat aphid (RWA) in Australia is rapidly evolving with reports of the pest arising in new locations on a weekly basis. cesar is on the forefront of delivering RWA updates in south-eastern Australia. Recently, Drs.
12 Jul 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
The recent incursion of Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) has served as a timely reminder of the importance of correct aphid identification.
21 Jun 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
The green peach aphid (GPA) is a serious crop damage threat to farmers in Australia. The aphids cause damage by feeding and transmitting viruses. As part of project VG12109 – Management of insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid (funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited and the Australian Government), cesar...
19 Apr 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
The prevalence of insecticide resistance in Australia, particularly in pests affecting grain crops, is increasing at an alarming rate. This is the conclusion reached in a Status Report on Insecticide Resistance in Australia, which has just been released by the Grains Pest Advisory Committee (GPAC).
22 Mar 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
Green peach aphid (GPA - Myzus persicae) is a widespread pest species attacking many broadacre and horticultural crops. Despite the name, GPA are not always green in colour, ranging from shades of light and dark green, yellow, pink, red and even black.