| Free Pyrethrum and Organic Pest Control workshop |
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The DPI&F is holding a workshop on Pyrethrum and organic pest control. When: 9am-12:30pm on Wednesday 24th October 2007 Where: Mitchell Room, DPI&F, 28 Peters St. Mareeba Cost: Free - morning tea supplied Contact: Dr Harry Fay email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 4048 4663 or 4048 4600 This workshop will discuss trial work on pyrethrum against fruitspotting bugs in tree fruit and nut crops, its use with various plant oil synergists and its effects on beneficial arthropod species. In addition, the range of organic control options for the major pests of tree crops in the wet tropics will be reviewed, and developments in the areas of biological control and pheromones/attractants will be discussed. Anyone interested in these topics is welcome to attend. |