Native millipedes. Native millipedes, likely Somethus sp., have been reported in wheat on Yorke Peninsula. They have also been reported in stubble alongside black Portuguese millipedes and slugs on the upper Mid North. In Australia, there are around
Slaters spotted feeding on crops. Slaters have been reported feeding on bean seeds near Frances in large numbers, often with 5 to 6 slaters per seed. Photographs indicate they are likely pill bugs (Armadillidium vulgare). West of Cummins and near
Using the active acoustic methodology developed in WA to estimate the biomass of Snapper aggregations in SA’s gulfs.
Bait snails now before egg lay. Reports suggest snail populations in parts of South Australia have been higher than usual in spring 2022 and during the 2022–23 harvest. The late winter and spring of 2022 was wetter than average in many coastal
IPM checklist now available. The new and updated Integrated pest management (IPM) checklist is now available to help support grain growers make decisions about sustainable pest management in their crops. It provides an overview of IPM practices and
Projections from last spring's conditions (see PestFacts October 2022) of high slug populations over-summering have happened, even in areas of South Australia. While it was very dry over autumn, recent rains are contributing to high numbers of slugs.
Why SA can't ignore fall armyworm. The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), an invasive pest native to the Americas, has been a growing concern for Australian agriculture in recent years. Fall armyworm, known for its rapid spread and big appetite,
On the radar. We recently received reports of cowpea aphid (aphis craccivora) activity in the northeast, particularly in paddocks near irrigated crops. Cowpea aphids are glossy black insects characterised by distinctive black and white legs. They
Watch for slugs post-rain. We've seen slug activity in the south-east despite this year's drier weather and slower start to rainfall across South Australia, though without reported crop damage. Slugs tend to thrive in paddocks with high moisture
Helicoverpa moths trap network is back for 2025. Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) is an Australian native species. It's a significant pest due to its ability to build up large populations on native vegetation during winter. As food sources