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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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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) 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 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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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 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 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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