date:Sep 08, 2017
specially-designed trap will allow growers to detect the bugs presence and then only apply pesticides if and when required.
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries led the development and commercialisation of the lure and trap.
Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) co-funded the last stage of the research using avocado, custard apple, lychee, macadamia, passionfruit and papaya industry levies and funds from the Australian Government.
QDAF senior entomologist, Ian Newton, said