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Damage caused by emerald ash borer larvae (Image: Troy Kimoto, Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

The dangers of monoculture

16/12/2022 admin 730 Views 0 Comments

By Denis Crawford

The arrival of an exotic herbivorous insect in an environment dominated by only a few plant species can be a recipe for disaster.

When an insect is introduced into an area with few natural pathogens, parasites and predators, that insect may become a severe pest.… Continue reading

Control Helicoverpa larvae with an IPM program (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)

Environment & Sustainability Pest and Diseases

Alternatives to pesticides

03/11/2022 Denis Crawford 528 Views 0 Comments

By Denis Crawford

Given the recent debate in the media about the future of pesticides in some parts of the world, it’s time to look at the alternatives to pesticides.

A recent series of articles in The Guardian“Toxic nation: Australia’s pesticide problem” highlighted several issues with pesticide use in Australia.… Continue reading