By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd In this guide you can read more about the importance of functional biodiversity, early succession, coloniser, or pioneer (weedy) species, flora (insectary plants), fauna (predatory birds, insect eating mammals, reptiles, amphibians), reported agrochemical toxicity to humans and cost and benefits of suggested practice change.About this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of …
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Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and parasitoids (wasps and flies) can help prevent grapevine pests from reaching economically damaging thresholds. In this guide, we explore the life cycle and biocontrol options for seven common insect pests of grapevines.About this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of native …
EcoVineyards bird guide
Understanding the ecological roles of birds in Australian vineyards
By Ian Falkenberg, Dan Falkenberg and Dr Mary Retallack In this guide, we explore the diversity of beneficial bird species including raptors (birds of prey), insectivorous birds and their ecological roles in Australian vineyards along with management techniques and strategies for control of frugivore (fruit eating) pest bird species. Explore the profiles of the 42 bird species, identifying features and …
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Nutrient-dense plants are more resistant to pests and diseases
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet This fact sheet demonstrates how to measure leaf blade sap Brix and pH and outlines the importance of nutrient balance to achieve optimal photosynthesis, plant health and resilience to pest and diseases.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET