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The 2nd edition of I SPY - a comprehensive identification manual on invertebrates - is now available for download.
Moth or fly larvae? Aphid or springtail? Friend or foe?
The first step towards the correct identification of pests and beneficials in crops, is with basic knowledge of key invertebrate groups.
Grain growers and advisors can access taxonomy and identification assistance in an updated version of I SPY, a comprehensive identification manual on invertebrates.
The manual covers basic taxonomy, important invertebrate groups and identification keys, and descriptions of common species, as well as information on monitoring, integrated pest management (IPM) principles and biosecurity.
The latest edition includes the addition of the African black beetle, as well as the Russian wheat aphid, which has recently become established in Australia. It also covers emerging insecticide resistance issues, and links to new resources regarding resistance management, IPM strategies, and economic thresholds.
The manual was developed through the National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (a GRDC-funded project), with input from numerous state agricultural departments, cesar and The University of Melbourne.
The manual is freely available for download through the GRDC website: https://grdc.com.au/I-SPY
What is PestFacts?
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.
We need your reports
PestFacts is produced on an ʻas-needsʼ basis and relies upon pest observations and field reports from our subscribers. If you have recently observed invertebrate pests (or beneficial species) in broadacre crops, please contact us to report your observations.
Agricultural invertebrate identification
If you are a grower or agronomist in Victoria or NSW working with broadacre crops or pastures, we can assist you with identifying invertebrates found on farms at no cost. Please contact us for identification help.
PestFacts map
PestFacts map is an interactive tool that allows users to search and view historical pest reports across Victoria and NSW. The map is updated with each issue of PestFacts to include new reports.
How to acknowledge PestFacts?
With appropriate acknowledgement, cesar grants permission to reproduce information taken directly from PestFacts. To cite PestFacts: “PestFacts south-eastern (<<enter date published>>). cesar pty ltd.”
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