In this video, Amy Rowles, Corymbia Ecology introduces us to the wonderful world of microbats, their capacity to provide biocontrol of insect pests in vineyards, and how to monitor for their presence. Microbats of the Hunter Valley: ecology and survey by Amy Rowles, Corymbia Ecology WATCH HERE
In this video, Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture discusses the following topics: How to speed up IPM scouting in the field Biocontrol of grapevine insect pests and monitoring Access to a new Best practice management guide on functional biodiversity The impact of agrochemicals on natural enemies Local microbat species and how to monitor them WATCH HERE
In this video, Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture discusses the following topics: The link between plant health and insect attack (esp. sap sucking insects scale and mealybugs). How to measure leaf brix and why it is important? An introduction to the plant health pyramid WATCH HERE
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Sarah Saxton and Kathleen Quealy Region: Mornington Peninsula, VICAbout this project “Now we have some confidence in what species might work on a larger scale (which we are planning for Autumn 2025) and understand sowing rates for these native seeds a bit more. It’s been a great experience to trial different sowing methods, different seeds, and it …
Date: July 2025 EcoGrower: Nicole Esdaile Region: Yarra Valley, VIC“The EcoVineyard initiative has been great for us. We are well on the way to achieving 3,000 new plants in the ground and knowing what can be achieved with a little support and direction has sharpened our focus on ignited enthusiasm for further restoration and biodiversity projects across the property. We …
Date: June 2025 EcoGrowers: Sarah Crowe and Andrew George Region: Yarra Valley, VIC“This demonstration site is about finding innovative and cost effective ways to support our sustainable winegrowing credentials.” Sarah Crowe, Winemaker, Yarra YeringREAD THE FULL CASE STUDY
By Dr Michael Nash, The University of Adelaide and Dr Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty LtdAbout this fact sheet Four species of snail Cornu aspersum, common garden snail; Theba pisana, white Italian snail; Cernuella spp., vineyard or common white snail; and Cochlicella barbara, small conical or small pointed snail predominantly cause vine damage especially at bud burst, they may contaminate …
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 …
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 …