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| Integrated Pest Management in the VineyardTasmania is free from important vine pests. There are a number of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) options for effective control of pests and diseases in the vineyard. Requirement number 10 of the Plant Quarantine Manual regulates the import of grapevine material into Tasmania. Please help keep Tasmania free from devastating vine diseases when importing grapes or vines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IPM - An Overview IPM combines understanding insects and diseases in the crop environment with the most appropriate natural and chemical controls. | |
| Vineyard Farm Hygiene When prevention is the best medicine. | |
| Borers and Weevils Information on borer and weevil infestations in vineyards and treatment options. | |
| Predator Mites A list of IPM-compatible and incompatible chemicals for use in vineyards wishing to maintain an effective population of rredator mites, Typhlodromus p... | |
| Silvereyes Includes information on the biology and control of silvereyes plus netting advice and new control directions. | |
| Wasps Report on the Control of European Wasps (Vespula germanica) by baiting. | |
| Minor Use Permit for European Wasps Control A new permit allows primary producers and licensed pest controllers to control European wasps with baits supplied by DPIPWE. | |
| Beneficial Wasps Micro-Hymentoptera are beneficial insects in the wasp family (wasps, ants, bees) that are so small they are barely or not visible to the naked eye. | |
| Powdery Mildew Powdery mildew is the easiest disease to control with good spray coverage timed well but there are new developments. | |
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