Emerging Pest Problems in Queensland

A practical overview of emerging pest issues affecting Australian berry farms, including foliar nematodes, fall armyworm, Varroa mite and several damaging thrips species. The article discusses identification, monitoring, chemical resistance, biological controls and IPM strategies, with specific guidance on Eurasian flower thrips, chilli thrips and beneficial insects including Cucumeris and Orius.

File Type: pdf
Categories: Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Pollination, Spring 26
Tags: Beneficial Insects, berry pests, biological control, chilli thrips, Cucumeris, Eurasian flower thrips, Fall armyworm, foliar nematodes, Frankliniella intonsa, Franklinothrips, integrated pest management, Orius, pest identification, Queensland, Scirtothrips dorsalis, strawberry pests, thrips, varroa mite, western flower thrips
Author: Helen Newman, Wendy Morris
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