The classic “grub” in apples, codling moth larvae, is one of the most common and destructive pests of apples around the world. By understanding its life cycle, monitoring, and treating it with vigilance throughout the season, it’s possible to [...]

Fruit fly is a problem pest in many parts of the world, and there are many different species involved. The main pest in Australia is Bactrocera tryoni, or Queensland fruit fly (QFF), which is found in parts of Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and th [...]

Pear and cherry slugs can appear at this time of year. It’s a second outbreak for the season, and it’s a good idea to control them now so they don’ t overwinter in the soil, ready to leap into action at the start of next season. While the dama [...]

Rabbits and hares can be a bad pest of young fruit trees by chewing the bark, setting back the tree’s growth. If they chew the bark all the way around the trunk (‘ringbarking’) they will easily kill a tree. They can also nip off small branches [...]

Building appropriate protection for your trees can easily become one of those jobs that keeps falling to the bottom of the 'to do' list, but in nearly every case it's worth the time and energy. There's endless possibilities, so here are more t [...]

The more we know about the pests and diseases that annoy us, and understand their life cycle, the more we can be clever about finding easy ways to interrupt the life cycle while they are vulnerable. Most insects have different life stages, and [...]

Keeping your trees healthy is your best defence against attack by pests and diseases—this month we explain why. Unfortunately, no matter how healthy they are, trees and plants can’t protect themselves against birds, locusts, or the big pests l [...]