Professor Don Hine and Dr Lynette McLeod are currently leading one of our Centre’s key behaviour change projects looking at how we can accelerate sustainable landholder-led participation in best practice wild dog management techniques through application of behavioural science and targeted engagement. (more…)
Tag: pests
Vehicle and machinery hygiene
Weeds, pests and diseases can enter your farm and be spread by equipment and vehicles, either directly or in plant material, soil or manure. It is important to maintain equipment hygiene and ensure all vehicles that visit your property and access your production areas are clean of this material and are well maintained. (more…)
Weed identification app
Weed identification is a valuable skill and most farmers can identify the common and important weeds on their farms. (more…)
Wild Dog Alert prototype sends first text alerts
The Wild Dog Alert ‘SMS 4G camera trap system’ has been turned on for testing, and in its first night has identified and alerted researchers to potential predators. (more…)
Expecting a delivery from overseas? Look out for the brown marmorated stink bug
If you’re receiving parts, equipment or machinery from overseas, particularly Europe, China and the USA, keep an eye out for the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB, Halyomorpha halys). (more…)
New community deer monitoring tool launched
FeralScan has more than 15,000 registered users across the country who use the free resource to monitor and evaluate their management programs. It currently hosts more than 100,000 records. (more…)