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National honey bee pest surveillance program (MT12011)
This investment supported the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP) from 2013 to 2016, to help safeguard pollination-dependent industries.
5 February 2019
A model for industry planning and preparedness for an incursion of Varroa mite (MT12049)
This project tested the preparedness of Australia’s pollination-dependent industries for an incursion of the exotic bee pest Varooa mite (Varroa destructor).
16 November 2015
The cause and management of crown rot of banana (BA13011)
This project developed a greater understanding of crown end rot (CER) in the banana supply chain, including contributing factors and control approaches.
16 November 2015
Fruit fly integrated pest management for summerfruit, with a focus on developing an effective female lure-and-kill device (SF12013)
This project demonstrated the effectiveness of a lure-and-kill tool for female Queensland fruit fly in summerfruit crops.
30 October 2015
Managing biting fly in vegetable crop residues (VG12022)
This project investigated techniques to minimise stable fly breeding in vegetable crop residues left after harvest, producing recommendations for vegeable growers.
26 October 2015
Updating and republishing valuable vegetable industry resources (VG12087)
The Veg Pest ID app to help vegetable growers identify pests and diseases was produced by this investment, which also updated and published field guides describing pests, diseases and disorders of brassica, babyleaf, sweetpotato, sweet corn, carrots, celery and parsley.
8 October 2015
Integrated management of diseases in macadamia industry (MC12007)
Macadamia integrated disease management strategies were developed and extended by this project, including for husk spot and Phytophthora root rot.
24 September 2015
Plant health biosecurity, risk management and capacity building for the nursery industry (NY11001)
For nursery businesses, this project produced more than 20 fact sheets on pest and disease identification and management, while also delivering training workshops, diagnostic services and biosecurity support.
13 July 2015
Managing carob moth in almonds (AL12004)
This project investigated carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae) as a key pest in almond crops. It produced carob moth monitoring guidelines, info on how to mange the pest and more.
13 July 2015
Establishment of systems to validate pest free place of production for Queensland fruit fly in the Yarra Valley (MT13031)
This two-year project developed a Pest Free Place of Production (PFPP) program in the Yarra Valley for Queensland fruit fly.
13 July 2015