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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The role of microbats in and around vineyards
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