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Dorsal view of a red over-wintering form of two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) on a gerbera leaf [16]

Spider mite pests of Western Australian plants [16]

9 October 2013

Mites of the Tetranychidae family (commonly known as spider mites) include some important pests of economic concern to agriculture and forestry.

Boom sprayers are pulled by a tractor to spray large areas of land [17]

Changes to 2,4-D High Volatile Ester (HVE) herbicide registration [17]

2 October 2013

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has amended the registration of 2,4-D High Volatile Ester (HVE) herbicides.

NULL [18]

Tomato pests [18]

20 January 2014

Various insects, nematodes and mite pests can damage tomato crops in the home garden and nematodes, russet mites and budworms can be especially destructive. The plants can be damaged at all stages

Septoria spot on external orange fruit surface showing characteristic small spots [19]

Septoria spot of citrus: declared pest [19]

28 November 2013

Septoria spot (Septoria citri) is a serious pest of citrus that can affect external fruit quality. This pest is not known to occur in Western Australia.

Black argentine ants on a red background seen under a microscope [20]

Argentine ants [20]

4 December 2013

Argentine ants, Linepithema humile, are a major cosmopolitan pest ant species, primarily of the suburbs, which often enter houses in search of food and moisture.

View of a stable fly taken under a microscope [21]

Compost, manure and flies [21]

10 December 2013

Many landholders use compost and animal manure to improve their soil’s structure, texture, aeration, fertility and water-holding capacity.

A bumble bee on top of a punnet of raspberries [22]

Bumble bee [22]

10 December 2013

The bumblebee is familiar to many people who have visited Europe and Tasmania however, this ‘cute’ exotic bee could become a serious pest if it is unwittingly introduced to Western Australia.

NULL [23]

Climbers out of control [23]

13 December 2013

Many climbing plants enhance vertical space in the garden, but some can become a serious nuisance for you and your neighbours.

NULL [24]

Be weed-aware [24]

16 December 2013

Most individuals presume that they are already weed-aware because of the effort they put into removing weeds from their lawns and flower beds.

NULL [25]

Citrus fruit loss [25]

18 December 2013

The failure of citrus trees to produce a satisfactory crop of fruit even though blossom has been abundant, and the initial set of fruit is apparently normal, 

Two hands, covered in dirt, outstreched to show off a few garden worms. [26]

Worm farms [26]

5 March 2014

Worm farms are good for the environment as the worms recycle organic waste by converting it into liquid and solid fertilisers. These farms are popular with householders as they are easy to look aft

NUL [27]

Nematodes [27]

13 January 2014

Nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants.

Cat-facing can be a sign of WFT damage in strawberries. [28]

Thrips infestations in strawberry crops [28]

14 January 2014

Thrips are small slender insects (1.2mm long by 0.1mm), just visible to the naked eye.

Selection of citrus fruits [29]

Citrus diseases [29]

15 January 2014

This web article describes the most common diseases of citrus trees and their control using natural or low-toxic methods.

Webbing visible from a heavy mite infestation on this strawberry crop [30]

Mite pests of strawberry crops [30]

14 January 2014

The most common mite pest of strawberry crops is two-spotted mite (Tetranychus urticae), also known as spider mite or red-spider mite.

Typical symptoms of Fusarium crown rot in strawberry [31]

Crown and root rot diseases of strawberries [31]

13 January 2014

Strawberries are affected by a number of pathogens causing crown and/or root rots.  These diseases are becoming more prevalent for several reasons including the withdrawal of methyl bromide as a so

Severe powdery mildew infection on strawberry [32]

Powdery mildew of strawberries [32]

13 January 2014

Powdery mildew is a disease which is becoming more prevalent in Western Australian strawberry crops as increasing areas are being grown under high (Haygrove) tunnels.

White mealy bug on a green stem. [33]

Native plant pests [33]

25 February 2014

Various insects and mites can damage native plants in home gardens. A description of some of the more important insect pests is given here, together with general methods for control.

Azalea bush with pink flowers which are turning brown on the edges. [34]

Azalea pests and diseases [34]

5 March 2014

If azalea foliage or flowers are being spoiled by lace bug or petal blight, preventative action – taken at the right time of year – can ease the problem.

Cockroach on timber. [35]

Cockroach control [35]

28 January 2014

Cockroaches are primitive and highly successful animals and their general body form has changed little in the past 300 million years.

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