By Dr Zenon Czenze, Dr Heidi Kolkert, University of New England and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Microbats are an important predator of grapevine insect pests. Learn more about microbats and how you can encourage their presence in and around vineyards.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Utilising native grassland species in Australian viticulture
A ‘how to’ guide and managing expectations By Andrew Randell Fairney, Seeding Natives IncorporatedAbout this fact sheet Native grasses and forbs are a great option for mid-row, under-vine, headlands, and adjacent land. But you must know what to do, how to do it and what to expect.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests – light brown apple moth
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and parasitoids (wasps) can help prevent grapevine pests like LBAM from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests – Australian grapevine moth
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and parasitoids (wasps and flies) can help prevent grapevine pests like the Australian grapevine moth from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests – long-tailed mealybug
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and parasitoids (wasps) can help prevent grapevine pests like the long-tailed mealybug from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests – grapevine scale
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and parasitoids (wasps) can help prevent grapevine pests like grapevine scale from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Functional biodiversity solutions for Australian vineyards
By Prof. Geoff Gurr and Dr Jian Liu, Charles Sturt UniversityAbout this fact sheet A selection of novel ground cover species was evaluated for vineyard use in the Wine Australia funded project ‘Functional biodiversity solutions for Australian vineyards: harnessing ground covers, vineyard surrounds and native plants to deliver key ecosystem services’ Project number: CSU 1702-8 conducted by Charles Sturt University. …
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Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests – black Portuguese millipede
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects and spiders) and the parasitic nematode Rhabditis necromena can help prevent grapevine pests like the black Portuguese millipede from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Biocontrol of common grapevine insect pests – bud, blister and rust mite
By Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Healthy and diverse populations of predatory arthropods (insects, spiders, and mites) can help prevent grapevine pests including bud, blister, and rust mite from reaching economically damaging thresholds.DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET
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Insights on wildflowers and forbs from WA
By Keith Smith, Formosa Flora, and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd with input from Craig Neild, Tim Saggers and Dr Todd EricksonAbout this fact sheet The beauty and functionality of native Australian wildflowers. Native Australian wildflowers produce significant pollen for insects, including bees, and are sought after by a multitude of insect species, with lacewing and spider populations …