Phytoparasitica (1996) 24, p. 70 (Waite)

Geoff Waite (1996)
Avocado pest management in Australia
Phytoparasitica 24 (1), 70-70
The third World Avocado Congress, October 22-27, 1995, Tel Aviv, Israel, lecture
Abstract: Avocados grown in the tropical and subtropical areas of Australia (Queensland and northern New South Wales) are affected by four major groups of pests, namely, fruitspotting bugs (Amblypelta spp., Coreidae), leafrollers (Tortricidae), latania scale (Hemiberlesia lataniae [Signoret]) and tea red spider mite (Oligonychus coffeae [Nietner]). The major pests are the fruitspotting bugs, which can cause more than 90% yield loss if they are not controlled. Prophylactic sprays with endosulfan are used to control them. However, endosulfan is under a cloud; while its use is preferred within the IPM system because of its minimal side effects on beneficial arthropods, several fish kills in local rivers and suspicions regarding its detrimental effect on lizards and frogs, suggest that its continued availability is threatened. Among alternative fruitspotting bug treatments, synthetic pyrethroids are particularly effective and also suppress leafrollers, but inevitably induce mite and scale outbreaks. Alternative fruitspotting bug management options are being investigated.
Database assignments for author(s): Geoff K. Waite

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Oligonychus coffeae	Avocado (Persea americana)	Australia (NT+QLD)
	Amblypelta (genus)	Avocado (Persea americana)
	Hemiberlesia lataniae	Avocado (Persea americana)	Australia (NT+QLD)