PestFax No.18 06/09/13 - Department of Agriculture and Food - wa ...
PestFax No.18 06/09/13 - Department of Agriculture and Food - wa ...
PestFax No.18 06/09/13 - Department of Agriculture and Food - wa ...
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Spring beetles<br />
Kari-Lee Falconer (DAFWA) reports that large numbers <strong>of</strong> spring beetles have been found feeding on<br />
advanced wild radish plants in a late maturing wheat crop near Wongan Hills. This report <strong>of</strong> spring<br />
beetles follows on from previous sightings <strong>of</strong> spring beetles feeding on canola <strong>and</strong> other plants. See<br />
<strong>PestFax</strong> issue No.16 - 23/08/<strong>13</strong>.<br />
Also available on the <strong>PestFax</strong> page on the DAFWA website:<br />
Registered insecticides for autumn/winter 20<strong>13</strong>: canola, lupins <strong>and</strong> cereals<br />
Winter/Spring Insecticide Spray Chart 20<strong>13</strong><br />
Available at www.agric.<strong>wa</strong>.gov.au <strong>and</strong> search on “<strong>PestFax</strong> 20<strong>13</strong>”.<br />
Crop Insects : the Ute Guide - This book covers crop pests, beneficial insects, biological control, grain storage pests <strong>and</strong><br />
biosecurity pest threats specific to WA. Copies are available from some <strong>Department</strong>al Offices for a cost <strong>of</strong> $10.00 or by mail<br />
order by phoning the Dept <strong>of</strong> <strong>Agriculture</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Food</strong>, South Perth on 9368 3710.<br />
Free Insect Identification - having troubles identifying mites or other pests? Send in your digital pictures (in focus) or send live<br />
specimens in a non-crushable plastic jar for free identification. Send to Peter Mangano 0404819534,<br />
pmangano@agric.<strong>wa</strong>.gov.au, DAFWA 3 Baron-Hay Crt South Perth 6151. or Svetlana Micic (042777205) at DAFWA 444 Albany<br />
Hwy Albany 6330. svetlana.micic@agric.<strong>wa</strong>.gov.au<br />
AGWEST Plant Labs. - Plant disease diagnostic service. <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Agriculture</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Food</strong>, 3 Baron-Hay Crt. South Perth,<br />
6151 For information on sending samples <strong>and</strong> charges contact 9368 3721, Fax 9474 2658 or website www.agric.<strong>wa</strong>.gov.au <strong>and</strong><br />
click on services then the word AGWEST.<br />
Growing Season Outlook - see www.agric.<strong>wa</strong>.gov.au/climate. For information on climate, weather <strong>and</strong> crops.<br />
AgTactic <strong>and</strong> AgMemo – For other regional DAFWA news updates Agmemo, Agtactics NAR, <strong>and</strong> Agtactics CAR<br />
Next issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>PestFax</strong> – <strong>13</strong> September 20<strong>13</strong><br />
Important disclaimer<br />
Copyright © Western Australian <strong>Agriculture</strong> Authority, 20<strong>13</strong><br />
The Chief Executive Officer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Agriculture</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>and</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Western Australia accept no liability<br />
whatsoever by reason <strong>of</strong> negligence or otherwise arising from the use or release <strong>of</strong> this information or any part <strong>of</strong> it.<br />
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