Uncovering the pests beneath the stubble. With sowing in progress across the state, it's now time to consider pest management for stubble pests:. slugs. earwigs. weevils. slaters. millipedes. These pests are all favoured by similar conditions, such
Slugs. Slugs are emerging across SA, particularly across the South East and lower Eyre Peninsula after the late season break. Some black keeled slugs (Milax gagates) were observed under refuges that were put out as part of the GRDC Slug Modelling
Crucisoema plebejana) has been reported at Booleroo Centre feeding inside wheat grain. The caterpillars also produced some webbing, especially when disturbed. Cotton tipworm caterpillars are 5 millimetres to 12 millimetres long, and cream in colour
Liming and snails. We regularly receive reports of increased numbers of pest snails in paddocks after liming. This often raises questions about machinery moving snails or snail eggs with the lime. While this cannot be ruled out in some instances, it
Predicting next year's insect pests. Finding invertebrates such as snails, slugs, European earwigs, weevils and vegetable beetles during harvest can inform monitoring for next season. Resident pests can live in paddocks and build up high populations
Spring is here – so are cabbage aphids. There have been recent reports of cabbage aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae) in dense colonies on canola. Aphids often attack stressed plants, and after this year’s dryer winter weather conditions there are
Look out for beneficials in your crops. With a warm start to spring, beneficials have been active. There are several beneficial predators and parasitoid species that prey on crop pests, which can have a significant impact on pest populations. You
Common stored grain pests. The PestFacts team has recently received various samples of stored grain pests, including minute mould beetles. These reports highlight the importance of ongoing vigilance and effective pest management to ensure the
Summer management of snails. The most effective management of pest snails requires a year-round systems approach. In spring, growers should determine if snails will be a problem during harvest, then implement strategies to deliver clean grain and
Pea weevil monitoring and spraying. In response to recent warm weather, the SARDI pea weevil model predicts adult pea weevil (Bruchus pisorum) began their invasion of pea crops in most South Australian regions on the 25 August. Sweep-net monitor at