Guides: Conservation, Horticulture &amp; Ecosystem Management: Pests, Weeds &amp; Diseases

eBooks

Australian Beetles There are possibly 30 000 species of beetle in Australia - no one knows for sure. ...striking, diverse and intriguing order of insects in this comprehensive guide by two of the world's recognised experts.Australian Beetles is a detailed account of the beetle fauna of Australia; it includes general discussions of adult and larval anatomy, general biology and economic significance, keys to families based on larvae and adults...
Biological Control of Weeds in Australia Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. The classical example of control of prickly pears in Australia by the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, which was imported from the Americas, helped to set the future for biocontrol of weeds in many countries.
Community-Based Control of Invasive Species Invasive species are among the greatest challenges to environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity in the world. One of the most promising approaches to managing invasive species is voluntary citizen stewardship. With chapters on institutional frameworks, changing governance, systems thinking, organisational learning, engagement, communication and behavioural change, this book will be a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners involved in natural resources management.
The Complete Field Guide to Stick and Leaf Insects of Australia Stick insects are, by far, Australia's longest insects--some of them reach up to 300 mm in body length and more than 500 mm including outstretched legs. Many stick insects are very colorful and some have quite elaborate, defensive behavior. Increasingly they are being kept as pets. It includes photographs and distribution maps for all species.
Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia Comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit crops grown in Australia.
Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia Provides a diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia.
A Guide to Crickets of Australia A Guide to Crickets of Australia allows readers to reliably identify all 92 described genera and many species from the Grylloidea (true crickets) and Gryllotalpoidea (mole crickets and ant crickets) superfamilies.
Integrated Pest Management for Crops and Pastures It explains the differences between conventional pesticide-based controls and IPM, and demonstrates the advantages of IPM. Effective control of pests depends on a number of approaches, not just chemical or genetic engineering.
Pests, Diseases and Beneficials Pests, Diseases and Beneficials helps gardeners to identify and deal with those common insects and small animals (such as bugs, beetles, caterpillars, thrips and mites) that are found in every Australian garden. It offers clear descriptions and full colour images to aid in identifying insects or other organisms, and provides useful advice on how to recognise and treat problems.
Urban Pest Management in Australia - 5th ed. (2008) For 23 years and through four editions, Urban Pest Management in Australia has been the major reference work for Australian pest control operators. This fifth edition has been extensively revised to support the constantly evolving pest management industry. It features an accessible new format, fully updated chapters, additional color plates and extra content, including a new section on putting pest control into practice.
Wetland Weeds A comprehensive guide to wetland weeds covering both native and introduced species.

Websites

Agriculture Australia Website Plant pests & diseases. A list of the top 40 exotic and unwanted plant pests and their risk to Australia.
Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is an Australian Government statutory authority established in 1993 to centralise the registration of all agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemical products into the Australian marketplace.
Bugs for bugs Bugs for Bugs specialises in integrated pest management (IPM) and is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of biological control agents. Our mission is to help Australian growers achieve best practice pest management with minimal pesticides.
Centre for Invasive Species The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is a national collaborative research, development and extension organisation, formed to tackle the ongoing threat from invasive species. The Centre is initially focusing on vertebrate pest threats.
Leschenault Biosecurity Group Leschenault Biosecurity Group inc. (LBG) is a community based not for profit whose purpose is to protect the region’s diverse land uses and natural values against the significant impacts of pests – both animal and plant – through cooperation and collaboration.
Weeds Australia An Australian Weeds Committee national initiative, this site gives authoritative information on weed identification and management.

Online Videos

Integrated Weed Management for the Australian Vegetable Industry A webinar on weed management presented by Dr Paul Kristiansen, Dr Kelvin Montagu and Marc Hinderager as part of the Integrated Crop Protection project.
Pesticidewise: Spraying Pesticides Downwards Using a Knapsack Sprayer Pesticidewise: how to spray pesticides downwards onto low growing crops using a knapsack sprayer.

Online Articles

As the shot-hole borer continues to spread across Perth, calls grow for alternative method to cutting established trees The polyphagos shot hole borer, native to South-East Asia, was first detected in Fremantle in 2021. Despite its size, the beetle and its accompanying fungus can kill a tree within two years by blocking the flow of water and nutrients.
Hairy Panic Weed in NSW Troublesome tumbleweeds known by many as "hairy panic" are once again piling up on houses and even blocking roads across regional New South Wales. Charles Sturt University crop science specialist Asad Asaduzzaman said the only way to address the problem would be two consecutive years of widespread management practices.
How goats are helping pesticide free weed management Goats deployed across the Gold Coast hinterland and northern New South Wales are helping landowners tackle rampant weeds such as wild tobacco, devil's fig, privet, and camphor laurel.
Identifying Western Australian summer weeds manual (PDF) This booklet aims to help in the identification of the common weeds found in the Western Australian grain belt.
Retail giant Bunnings underfire for stocking invasive weeds that threaten Australian ecosystems Major Australian nurseries, including retail giant Bunnings, are selling plants listed as invasive weeds.

Apps

Feralscan FeralScan is a free resource that can be used by anyone to record pest animal activity, evidence of pests, pest damage, and control actions. Data entered into FeralScan can be used to help coordinate on ground control to address the problems pest animals are causing in your local area.
iNaturalist One of the world’s most popular nature apps, iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you. Get connected with a community of scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature! What’s more, by recording and sharing your observations, you’ll create research quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. iNaturalist is a joint initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society.
MyPestGuide Reporter MyPestGuide Reporter is a free photo reporting app built for the public, farmers, agronomists, landholders, pest controllers, researchers and the entire industry community to quickly and easily report pests (insects, animals, weeds, diseases) across Australia.

Books in the Library

Garden Pests, Diseases & Good Bugs: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide for Australian Gardeners The most comprehensive illustrated book on pests and diseases - and beneficial insects - for Australian gardeners. Have you ever asked yourself "What on earth is that on my plants"? Your garden is host to hundreds of insects and other invertebrates. Fortunately very few of them are pests.
Integrated Pest Management This important book provides a practical guide to the principles and practice of developing an integrated pest management (IPM) programme. Integrated Pest Management answers the question `how do you devise, develop and implement a practical IPM system which will fully meet the real needs of farmers?'. The term `pest' in this book is used in its broadest sense and includes insects, pathogens, weeds, nematodes, etc.
Pests, Diseases and Beneficials Pests, Diseases and Beneficials helps the average gardener to identify and deal with those common insects and small animals (such as bugs, beetles, caterpillars, thrips and mites) that are found in every Australian garden.
Plant Protection 1: Pests,Diseases and Weeds Discusses the identification and classification of common weeds and lists appropriate control measures. Topics covered include insects and allied pests, snails and slugs, vertebrate pests, nematode diseases, viruses, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, parasitic flowering plants and weeds.
Urban Pest Management in Australia For 19 years and through four editions, Urban Pest Management in Australia (previously Urban Pest Control) has been the major reference work for Australian pest control operators. A new chapter has been added to cover the increasingly important subject of managing the growing threat to Australia posed by exotic timber pests.
Western Weeds Western Weeds is a book that will help you to identify these introduced 'weeds' in agricultural and environmental areas and in gardens throughout the State. It describes about 1050 weeds, which along with 625 colour photos and 15 line drawings fills 312 pages.
The Wondrous World of Weeds What in the world is a weed? The dictionary will tell you it is a plant out of place. In The Wonderous World of Weeds you will discover that the perceived weeds that grow around us hold special significance and wonderful medicinal values.