The Annual PestSmart Feral Photo and Video Competition is back for its seventh year, again with great prizes on offer and new categories to enter, including weed infestations. (more…)
Tag: pests
Who is the next Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year?
If you know an Aussie farmer who takes biosecurity seriously and goes the extra length to avoid diseases, pests and weeds coming on to their property, then nominate them for the 2018 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year by 20 October 2017. (more…)
Horticulture industry abuzz for better bee pest surveillance
The Federal Government is strengthening the surveillance of Australia’s bee population for exotic pests, protecting an industry worth $2.5 billion to horticulture alone. (more…)
Eradicating exotic pests with ‘infertility genes’ may be possible
University of Adelaide researchers have shown that it may be possible to eradicate populations of invasive pest animals through the inheritance of a negative gene – a technique known as gene drive. (more…)
Keeping pests at bay the hi-tech way
With pest animals estimated to cost the Australian economy up to $1 billion a year, CSIRO scientists have developed a humane new technology that could help save Australian farmers’ crops and livelihoods. (more…)
Invasive ant battle goes national
Exotic invasive ants, including the dreaded red imported fire ant, are looming as the next major battleground in the fight against invasive species. (more…)