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CRC40024

Eradication of arthropod harmful plant pest incursions has often relied on destructive technologies such as crop removal and broad spectrum pesticide application. This strategy incurs a significant cost to industry, the environment and the community. Alternative eradication strategies that reduce the economic and social impact need to be developed.

Research outcomes

Eradication technologies were reviewed including, documenting irradiation biology and inherited sterility of Light Brown Apple moth. The competiveness of sterile moths was tested and the integration of eradication technologies was also investigated.

Research implications

Sterile insect technique has an important role as a key part of new age eradication technologies but integration with pheromones and other eradication tools needs further study. which will be conducted in phase two of this project CRC40136: Insect Eradication.

Project team

Max Suckling, Greg Baker, David Williams, Lloyd Stringer, Ian Lacey, Vanessa Mitchell, Alven Soopaya, Amandip Kaur.

Acknowledgements

David Eagling’s contribution as research leader is gratefully acknowledged.

 

 

 

 

 

PROJECT LEADER


Mr Bill Woods
Project Leader CRC40024: Insect Eradication (phase one)

bwoods@agric.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9368 3962
Fax: 08 9368 3195

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PROJECT DETAILS

Status
Complete
Term
December 2006 – December 2009
Budget
$549,000 (cash and in-kind support)

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