PLANT PROTECTION 1 – Pests, Diseases and Weeds

PLANT PROTECTION 1 – Pests, Diseases and Weeds
DISCLAIMER
This book is a guide only. While the information in this book is believed to be accurate
at the time of publication, the authors and publisher make no warranties, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy, adequacy or currency of the information presented in this
book. The material contained in this book is not intended to provide specific advice.
No reader should act on the basis of anything contained in this book without taking
appropriate advice on their own particular circumstances.
It should be recognized that there are differences in soils, climates and seasonal
conditions, and that pests, diseases and weeds do not occur uniformly across Australia
and may spread to new regions within Australia. New pests, diseases and weeds may
enter Australia. Advisors and growers will need to adapt information to suit their
particular conditions, regions and situations.
Reference to a product or a particular brand of product in this publication (whether the
reference appears in an illustration, photograph or in any other form) does not imply the
authors’ or publisher’s approval or endorsement of the product or the brand. Similarly,
by the omission of certain trade names and some formulated products, either
unintentionally or from lack of space, the authors or the publisher are not inferring that
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have up-to-date material, labels change, and with time the labels in this publication may
not be the current version.
The authors and publisher do not guarantee the current status of registered uses of any of
the pesticides or other products mentioned as these are constantly changing. Users must
comply with current pesticide legislation and follow instructions on currently registered
labels attached to the container. If information in this book conflicts with that on a
current label, follow label instructions.
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AS 6000—2009. Organic and Biodynamic
Products (Standards Australia) outlines
minimum requirements to be met by growers and
manufacturers wishing to label their products
‘organic’ or ‘biodynamic’ within Australia.
Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) is the
peak body for the organic industry in Australia
www.ofa.org.au
and follow the links to obtain the domestic and
export organic standards and certifiers.
Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA)
www.bfa.com.au
NASAA Certified Organic
www.nasaa.com.au
Organic Growers of Australia (OGA)
www.organicgrowers.org.au/
Registration of pesticides in Australia is the
responsibility of the Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
APVMA assesses and registers these chemicals
to ensure that they perform as claimed and are
safe for people, animals and the land. APVMA
also issues permits for off-label uses. Check on
the APVMA database that the chemicals you use
are registered for use:
www.apvma.gov.au
and follow the links to PUBCRIS (the Public
Chemical Registration Information System).
Many registered products
are not available for use by
home gardeners
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