Codling moth is one of the most pervasive and destructive pests of apples and pears. The keys to control are (i) knowing its life cycle and whether it’s likely to be a problem in your district, (ii) monitoring, and (iii) having a treatment pla [...]

Large pests such as rabbits, hares, kangaroos, wallabies—or maybe domestic ‘pests’ like sheep or goats—are mainly a problem for your actual fruit trees, rather than the fruit. To guard against them and protect your trees, it’s important to kno [...]

Monitoring your fruit trees regularly is one of your best tools in the fight against pests and diseases, as it helps you respond quickly before a problem has got out of control. Weekly visits throughout spring, summer and autumn help you get t [...]

Our organic pest and disease control strategy is dependent on getting to know your enemy—and the first step is to figure out which of the common pests and diseases are (or are likely to be) a problem at your place. Filling out the tables in th [...]