Fungal Gnat Organic Control Information
Fungal Gnat Control This term applies to a very large group of insects some of which damage the roots of plants. Usually they are just a nuisance as they hover...
Pests and Plant Diseases
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Fungal Disease Organic Control Information
Fungal Disease Control Suggested Organic Strategies Good hygiene is important, dispose of fungus affected plants well away from garden areas, clean up fallen leaves to remove spores. Fresh mulch laid...
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Fruitspotting Bug Organic Control Information
Fruitspotting Bug Control This pest is a native sap-sucker and often attacks orchard trees close to bushland. Suggested Organic Strategies Careful re-design is needed to increase diversity, often there is...
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Fruit Fly Organic Control Information
The Basics There are several pests described as 'fruit fly' in Australia. The main one in the eastern states is Queensland fruit fly (Q fly) Bactrocera tryoni, which is native...
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Fly (Blow and Bush) Organic Control Information
Fly (Blow and Bush) Control Flies are a warm weather problem and have a nasty habit of spreading germs including salmonella and gastroenteritis onto food and food preparation surfaces. Suggested...
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Flea Organic Control Information
Flea Control Fleas are parasites of warm-blooded animals and thrive in warm, humid conditions. An adult female lays between 4 to 8 eggs every time she feeds on blood and...
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Naturalure Information
Additional information on eco-naturalure Eco-naturalure contains two parts. One is a protein bait which encourages the fruit fly to come and feed on it - much like the old Vegemite...
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Earwig Organic Control Information
Earwig Control Earwigs are generally nocturnal and easily recognisable by the strong pincers in their rear end. Most native species are predatory while some, including an introduced species, are considered...
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Downy Mildew Organic Control Information
Downy Mildew Control Downy mildew is a group of fungal diseases which are common in cool, wet weather. It affects a wide range of vegetables, ornamental plants and fruit trees...
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Diatomaceous Earth Information
Diatomaceous Earth Information What Is It? Diatomaceous earth is obtained from deposits of diatomite, fossilised sedimentary layers of tiny phytoplankton called diatoms, many of them originating at least 20 million...
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Codling Moth Organic Control Information
The Basics Everyone knows the old joke: what is worse than finding a worm in your apple? Answer: Half a worm. The saying refers to the larva of the Codling...
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Cockroach Organic Control Information
The Basics Suggested Organic Strategies: Use traps to identify where the cockroaches are hiding and reduce numbers. You can also reduce cockroach numbers by storing food in airtight containers, sweeping...
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Clothes Moth Organic Control Information
Clothes Moth Control Clothes moths like warm weather and high humidity. Most of the damage is done to bedding and clothing during storage in the warmer months. Unlike other moths,...
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Citrus Leafminer Organic Control Information
Citrus Leafminer Control Citrus Leafminer damage is caused by the larvae of a small moth. The moth lays its eggs in leaf tissue and once hatched, the tiny caterpillar feeds...
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Citrus Gall Wasp Organic Control Information
Citrus Gall Wasp Control Citrus gall wasp is a native pest that can occur on all types of citrus but mainly affects grapefruit and lemon. Suggested Organic Strategies Check for...
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Caterpillar Organic Control Information
The Basics Caterpillars are the larvae of moths and butterflies, generally they eat leaves but some species feed inside fruit such as Codling Moth and Budworms. The types that feed...
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Bronze Orange Bug Organic Control Information
Bronze Orange Bug Control October and November are when Bronze Orange bugs (Stink bugs) appear on citrus trees. The young ones are small and greenish, the next stage are a...
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Plant Disease Control
Easy Reference Plant Disease Control Plant diseases can be baffling for the gardener to diagnose, even experts can have problems! A variety of microorganisms including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes...
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Black Spot Organic Control Information
Black Spot Control Black spot is a fungal disease which can be a major problem all year round in warmer areas. The fungal spores need to be immersed in water...
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Bird Control Information
Bird Control Birds mainly cause problems in the garden when they compete for the fruit harvest, although some species of bird can cause a much wider range of difficulties for...
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Bat Information
Bats - Why We Need Them! Bats suffer from a bad press. Our general ignorance of these fascinating creatures and of the big differences in the feeding habits of macro...
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Aphid Organic Control Information
Aphid Control Aphids syn. greenfly are sucking insects that have a large number of natural enemies including lacewings, hoverflies, ladybeetles and parasitic wasps. They tend to be a problem where...
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Anthracnose Organic Control Information
Anthracnose Control Anthracnose is a fungal disease which is prevalent in cool, humid weather. Spread by gardeners, tools, seed and rain. It affects: Roses Fruit trees including avocado, mango, macadamia...
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Ant Organic Control Information
The Basics Try to tolerate ants outdoors as they are part of the environment and control many pests such as termites, cockroaches, fleas and flies. Suggested Organic Strategies: Flood with...
