On the radar: Native budworm activity in pulses. We recently received several samples of native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) from pulse crops after insecticide application in the South East and Murray regions. In many cases, larvae were found
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Common pests at harvest and stored-grain management. It’s a great time to check for pests that can affect grain quality or storage performance. As harvest gets underway, a few unexpected pests can turn up in windrows, header boxes, or freshly
Reminder – recreational pipi harvesting open for bait only. Recreational fishers are reminded not to eat self-collected pipis with the annual pipi season at Goolwa Beach set to start this weekend. Recreational fishers may collect pipis for use as
Spring harvest increases fruit fly risk - discover essential steps growers and residents can take to protect crops and prevent outbreaks.
As part of the Algal Bloom Summer Plan, the State Government is outlining a plan for the long-term recovery of fishing stocks in waters affected by the algal bloom.
PestFacts SA webinar, September 2025. Earlier last month, experts from SARDI and the University of Adelaide delivered a webinar covering spring pests in grains. Dr Maarten van Helden provided updates on:. recent reports of pest insects in grains
Native budworm moth trapping update. Over the last 2 weeks, the moth trapping network detected:. moderate flights (140 to 260 individuals) at Bordertown, Jamestown, and Cummins. light activity (under 60 individuals) at Port Broughton, Kimba, Laura
Damsel bugs, working for you! Over the past week, we’ve had several queries about tiny, very slender, brownish bugs turning up in pulse crops like lentils in the state's South East. Photos confirm these insects are damsel bugs (family Nabidae) and
On the radar: Cowpea aphid activity on faba bean. We recently received reports of cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora) activity in faba bean crops across the South East. Cowpea aphids are glossy, black insects characterised by distinctive black and white
European earwigs in grain: Friend, foe, or both? Finding invertebrates like European earwigs (Forficula auricularia) at harvest can provide valuable insights for monitoring next season. Towards the end of the cropping cycle, particularly in canola,
Weather it Together campaign launches. A campaign led by farmers, for farmers, promoting ways to support mental health and wellbeing during challenging seasons launched at Yorke Peninsula Field Days, funded through the State Government’s $73
Riverland Field Days highlight community spirit, innovation, and fruit fly awareness, supporting growers and strengthening regional biosecurity.