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Lucerne flea (Sminthurus viridis) and redlegged earth mites (Halotydeus destructor) continue to be major pests across many regions of Victoria and NSW. Researcher, John Roberts (cesar), has observed newly emerged lucerne flea in medic pastures and lucerne at various sites in the Western district of Victoria. Agronomist, Mick Duncan (Northern Agriculture), has reported lucerne flea attacking lucerne stands around Tamworth, in the Northern Tablelands of NSW. Matt Hincks (NuFarm) says lucerne flea and redlegged earth mites have been observed around Shepparton, Victoria. Consultant, Ian Cocking (AGRIvision Consultants), also reports earth mites and lucerne flea present in high numbers within pasture paddocks around Boort, in the Northern Country of Victoria.
For further information on redlegged earth mites and lucerne flea refer to PestFacts Issue No. 2.
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PestFacts south-eastern keeps growers and advisers informed about invertebrate pests and beneficials in broadacre crops and pastures during the winter-cropping season in Victoria and southern New South Wales.
PestFacts south-eastern is run through IPMforGrains: Best Practice Insect Pest Management, a project delivered by the National Pest Information Network (cesar, DPIRD, QDAF, NSW DPI, and SARDI). This project aims to provide grain growers and advisors with information on invertebrate grain pest occurrence and equip industry with the knowledge needed to implement integrated pest management practices. This initiative is a GRDC investment and includes in-kind contributions from all project partner organisations.
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