Insect
Click on the image to select from interviews with supers and blog posts for information on insect control.
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Argentinian Scarab On The Move
Argentinian Scarab (Cyclocephala signaticollis) was first reported in Australia in the mid-1950s and has now spread through the ACT and NSW where it can cause significant turf damage. It has recently been found in Adelaide.
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Autumn can mean increased caterpillar populations
Autumn can be a time when caterpillar populations build up quickly, and this is already being reported in some areas.
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Dry Winter And Insect Activity
Winter weather can have different impact on overwintering insects depending on where they are located. Insects deeper in the soil may be buffered from extreme changes in temperature compared with insects above the ground in leaf litter.
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Fire Ants – Still Here
Fire ants first were first reported in Brisbane in 2001 and since then been under an eradication plan by Biosecurity Queensland. More than $275 million has been spent on the eradication programme.
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Ground Pearls
Jyri inspects kikuyu sports field and reveals ground pearls.
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Season Long Control Of Scarab Larvae
Hear from Michael Ellis who shares some insights from the recent projects at Settlers Run Country Club in Melbourne, including last season’s application of Tetrino® Turf Insecticide which achieved season long control of scarab larvae with a single application.
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Twin View Turf farm shares how Tetrino helped achieve pest free turf.
Wayne Ryder from Envu catches up with Trent Hobson and Paul Weldon from Twin View Turf farm, to discuss operations on the farm, and how they ensure their customers always receive grub-free product using Tetrino®.
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Want To Up Your Insect Game?
Tetrino® protects almost immediately against common turf pests such as armyworm. This broad spectrum protection is powered by the active ingredient tetraniliprole.
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White Grubs In Turf Overview
The larvae of several beetle species, commonly known as White Grubs, are major pests of turfgrass in some parts of Australia. Integrated management programs that include the strategic use of insecticides should be utilised to control Grubs. Merit® is a broad-spectrum insecticide that is effective against White Grubs.
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Argentinian Scarab On The Move
Argentinian Scarab (Cyclocephala signaticollis) was first reported in Australia in the mid-1950s and has now spread through the ACT and NSW where it can cause significant turf damage. It has recently been found in Adelaide.
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Autumn can mean increased caterpillar populations
Autumn can be a time when caterpillar populations build up quickly, and this is already being reported in some areas.
-
Dry Winter And Insect Activity
Winter weather can have different impact on overwintering insects depending on where they are located. Insects deeper in the soil may be buffered from extreme changes in temperature compared with insects above the ground in leaf litter.
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Fire Ants – Still Here
Fire ants first were first reported in Brisbane in 2001 and since then been under an eradication plan by Biosecurity Queensland. More than $275 million has been spent on the eradication programme.
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Ground Pearls
Jyri inspects kikuyu sports field and reveals ground pearls.
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Season Long Control Of Scarab Larvae
Hear from Michael Ellis who shares some insights from the recent projects at Settlers Run Country Club in Melbourne, including last season’s application of Tetrino® Turf Insecticide which achieved season long control of scarab larvae with a single application.
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Twin View Turf farm shares how Tetrino helped achieve pest free turf.
Wayne Ryder from Envu catches up with Trent Hobson and Paul Weldon from Twin View Turf farm, to discuss operations on the farm, and how they ensure their customers always receive grub-free product using Tetrino®.
-
Want To Up Your Insect Game?
Tetrino® protects almost immediately against common turf pests such as armyworm. This broad spectrum protection is powered by the active ingredient tetraniliprole.
-
White Grubs In Turf Overview
The larvae of several beetle species, commonly known as White Grubs, are major pests of turfgrass in some parts of Australia. Integrated management programs that include the strategic use of insecticides should be utilised to control Grubs. Merit® is a broad-spectrum insecticide that is effective against White Grubs.