Bugs for Bugs Spring update
The latest Bugs for Bugs newsletter introduces our expanding range of pheromone products for use in monitoring, mass trapping and mating disruption programs. It also features biological control success...
View ArticleDan Papacek wins Peter Kenny Medal
Bugs for Bugs founder and director Dan Papacek has been named winner of the Peter Kenny medal. The award celebrates outstanding contributions to the future of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Dan...
View ArticlePioneering IPM in Australia
ABC Rural caught up with Dan Papacek to capture his story of pioneering IPM in Australia. Click here to view the article.
View ArticleBerry Bulletin November 2016
Our November Berry Bulletin takes you ‘around the traps’ with a rundown of current production issues from the southern growing regions through to the Queensland high country. It is packed with...
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Tips for establishing a ladybird population
A pre-sewn sleeve cage Sleeve cages assist ladybird establishment Sleeve cages can be a very useful tool for assisting in the establishment of biological control agents, particularly ladybird beetles....
View ArticleBugs for Bugs Autumn Update
The latest Bugs for Bugs update introduces our newest biological control agent, the Spotted Ladybird for aphid control. The newsletter is packed with information about our predatory mites, including...
View ArticleBerry Bulletin April 2017
Check out our April Berry Bulletin for berry production news and updates from growing regions around the country.
View ArticleBerry Bulletin July 2017
Take a look at our July Berry Bulletin! This edition includes: an update on the Queensland strawberry season; tips for thrips management; a review of fruit bronzing; and information about Queenslad...
View ArticleBugs for Bugs Spring Update
The Bugs for Bugs Spring Update is now available! You can view and download a copy of our latest newsletter here.
View ArticleBerry Bulletin October 2017
Take a look at our October Berry Bulletin! Click here to view and download a copy of the newsletter.
View ArticleBugs for Bugs Autumn Update
The Bugs for Bugs Autumn Update is now available! This update features stories about how our biocontrol agents help to keep the gardens at Parliament House pest free and how Leppington Pastoral Company...
View ArticleBugs for Bugs Spring Update
The Bugs for Bugs Spring Update is now available! You can view and download a copy of our latest newsletter here.
View ArticleBiobest and Bugs for Bugs team up through equity deal
On 20 December 2018 Biobest Group NV and Bugs for Bugs Pty Ltd announced the finalization of an equity transaction whereby Biobest Group NV acquires a stake in Bugs For Bugs Pty Ltd. Bugs for Bugs is a...
View ArticleBugs for Bugs Autumn Update
The Bugs for Bugs Autumn Update is now available! This update features stories on: Bugs for Bugs teaming up with international biocontrol company Biobest; how night drone releases are improving...
View ArticleBugs for Bugs Spring Update
The Bugs for Bugs Spring Update is now available! This update features stories on biological control and IPM in medicinal cannabis, citrus and bananas. You can view and download a copy of our latest...
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Strawberry bronzing review
This season many growers and agronomists have been finding higher than normal levels of bronzed fruit and there is concern that this bronzing is the result of thrips activity. However, on the farms...
View ArticleBiological control of Solenopsis mealybug: the potential of Cryptolaemus...
A recent paper by Kaur and Virk published in Phytoparasitica explores the feeding potential of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri against Solenopsis mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis). Their results suggest that...
View ArticleTrichogramma: the cornerstone of successful IPM at Mulgowie Farming Company
Mulgowie Farming Comapany is the largest producer of fresh sweet corn and beans in Australia. Their production manager, Andrew Johansen, offered the following feedback about the role of our...
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Ant Control
Ants can be a nuisance in our homes as well as our gardens and farms. In an orchard they can interfere with biological control agents and encourage pests. They will aggressively attack parasites and...
View ArticlePink Wax Scale
Pink wax scale (Ceroplastes rubens) At this time of year we commonly get enquiries about pink wax scale. This pest occurs on a variety of plants including fruit trees such as citrus, mango, avocado,...
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