Current and Recent Projects:
Development of IPM for broad-acre cropping in Australia (GRDC)
Development of an IPM advisory service for Tasmania (HAL)
Demonstration of IPM in brassica crops (HAL) Funded by Horticulture Australia, this project has given growers first-hand experience of growing a crop using IPM, which has led to considerable regional uptake of IPM.
Effect of insecticides on beneficial insects and mites in vegetable crops (HAL) This project is funded by Horticluture Australia and AUSVEG (2006-2009). We are testing the effects of agrichemicals on a range of beneficial species. Particular interest concerns pesticides which are promoted by their manufacturers as being compatible with IPM. Please call us for information on pesticides.
Scoping study on IPM potential and requirements (HAL)
Integrated Pest Management for crops and pasture protection (Grain & Graze)
Implementing IPM in arable crops in New Zealand (SFF)
Control of slugs in field crops (GRDC)
Effects of herbicides on beneficial insects and mites of broad-acre crops (2006).
Control of weevils in vineyards (GWRDC, BRL Hardy and YVWGA)
Developing UV protectants for biological pesticides (HAL) with Uni of Sydney
Testing adjuvants to improve efficacy of pesticides
Training and implementing IPM for glasshouse vegetables in Thailand (consultancy)
Testing pesticides for effects on beneficials in dried fruit production (Dried Fruits Trust)
Our Projects