Author Archives: Melina Miles

Collecting to assess Silverleaf Whitefly susceptibility to insecticides

By Melina Miles | Published: March 1, 2012
As the cotton season draws to a close it is time to for the DEEDI team working on Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) resistance monitoring to start making collections of whitefly from across the cotton-growing regions. Even if SLW numbers are below threshold, it is possible for the team to make collections of either nymphs (on leaves) [...]
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IPM Forums for growers and advisers – Thursday July 28th, 2011

By Melina Miles | Published: July 17, 2011
These Forums, for growers and advisers, will provide an opportunity to hear about recent research into the management of  insect pests  in grains and cotton. Researchers will be able to discuss with you strategies and options for the upcoming season, what to look out for, and how to minimise your risk of losses caused by key insect [...]
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Pesky thrips in cotton

By Melina Miles | Published: November 11, 2009
Just when you thought things were going along pretty well, something else pops out of the woodwork to bring you back down to earth. Some cotton consultants and their grower clients are concerned about the high numbers of thrips in their young cotton seedlings. Are they are problem? Do we need to control them?
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