🪳Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) detections have been on the rise recently, with sightings in Tasmania, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is rolling out a new surveillance program targeting non-approved arrangements for imports that risk carrying BMSB as

PestFacts aims to support growers in making informed pest management decisions but when it comes to applying any pesticide always consult with your agronomist and check APVMA registration. #PestFactsSA #Pestmanagment #APVMA

Worried about Redlegged earth mites? Use the Redlegged earth mite hatch timing tool by Cesar Australia. Access the tool here: bit.ly/4jb568f

👩‍🌾 How are you managing biosecurity risks on your farm? 👩‍🌾 🚗 The movement of people to, from, and around your property can spread pests and diseases. These risks can be managed with the right steps. The Grains Farm Biosecurity Program recommends six key actions to help

SA, 10-21 May: Quite a lot of #snail movement under cams o/night on southern YP (left) and Lower Eyre (right) with a few rain sprinkles🌦️ Vids from 16th May show high #conical snail movement with soil slightly wet. Great time to apply #snailbait when RH > 90%! 🐌 PestFactsSA

The #redlegged earth mite hatching model (tinyurl.com/2yx58s2d) is predicting later than average hatching this year due to the dry. In SE Aus, #RLEM needs >5mm rain 🌧️and 10+ days <16oC 🌡️to hatch. Hatched so far (21/5): Clare☑️ Minlaton❌ Cummins❌ Keith❌Horsham❌. Seen any?

Following recent rains, several pests including RLEM are expected to become more active, particularly in newly emerged crops. This is a critical time for monitoring crops to reduce establishment losses. Check RLEM hatch tool bit.ly/4jb568f Cesar Australia GRDC South

Green Peach Aphid is a key vector for plant viruses, which can significantly impact crop yields. Early detection and management are crucial to reduce risks. Find out more about GPA in our recent issue. #PestFactsSA bit.ly/43y7JuT

🖥️ UPCOMING WEBINAR Making tough calls due to patchy emergence or lack of moisture? Join our #GRDCEvent at 1pm AEST next Friday 6 June. Barry Mudge will discuss using gross margins to assess the marginal return of continuing seeding or, in some cases, re-seeding. Register

Early season crop monitoring is crucial for pest management. Regular paddock checks = smarter decisions & better outcomes. Find out more about crop-monitoring in our recent issue. #PestfactsSA issue 4 bit.ly/4mDTkGm

The RLEM hatching model shows varied hatching across SA (2/6) (tinyurl.com/2yx58s2d)Ceduna☑️ Cleve☑️ Cummins☑️ Kadina☑️ Tarlee☑️️ Tailem Bend☑️ Mannum☑️ Keith☑️ Minnipa❌ Wudinna❌Kimba❌Jamestown❌Roseworthy❌Strathalbyn❌ Bordertown❌Early detection is key to avoid damage.

We've received reports of cowpea aphid activity in the northeast, especially in paddocks near irrigated crops. Stay alert and monitor your crops! For more updates, check our latest #PestFactsSA. bit.ly/3TdEWY5

With the recent rain, several pests are expected to become more active, especially in newly emerged crops. Now is the critical time to monitor your crops. Find out more in our latest issue of #PestFactsSA bit.ly/3HIuRQb

PestFacts SA Webinar Recording is Available! Don’t miss out on valuable insights and strategies to prepare for the season ahead. For access to the webinar and presentation files, please go through the link below: bit.ly/PestFactsSAweb…

🆕 PestFacts SA is live! 🌱🐛 👀 Watch for: • Green peach aphid • RLEM, cutworms, earwigs • Snails, slaters, millipedes 📖 Read: ow.ly/jzsr50Wbaen 🎥 Webinar recap: ow.ly/bupI50Wbaem

May to June is a key period for monitoring aboveground Mandalotus weevils in young canola crops. During this time, adults emerge and begin feeding on seedlings, potentially causing establishment issues.GRDC South

Mandalotus weevils have been ring-barking canola seedlings at Mt Hope & Tooligie, Eyre P 🪲Check canola 1-week after emergence for missing plants. Weevils are 3-5mm, hard to spot during day, can be found feeding at night. If you find some, let me know! PestFactsSA GRDC

Check out these tools for managing redlegged earth mites #RLEM 📱 Cesar Australia – RLEM hatch tool bit.ly/463AH8R 📱 Australian Wool Innovation – TIMERITE bit.ly/3SW4JUt 📱 AgPest – Seasonal Pest Risk tool bit.ly/44q29wk 📱 GRDC – Best management practice guide

🆕 PestFacts SA, Out Now! 🌱🐜 Native millipedes and Mandalotus weevils are on the radar! Plus, the Helicoverpa moth trap network is back for 2025. 📖 Read the latest issue: ow.ly/6ARA50WjpZj #PestFactsSA #SAgrows #CropProtection #BiosecuritySA #GrainWatch

The latest PestFacts SA is out now: Pasture Ccockchafer activity on the rise Diamondback Moth: A Major Pest of Canola and Brassicas Russian Wheat Aphid: Know it, check for it, manage it Read the full issue and subscribe: pir.sa.gov.au/pestfacts #SAAg #GrainGrowers #cropmanagement