Host: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster
DPIRD Research Agronomist Cindy Webster discusses the recently renamed PestFacts WA service. Previously known as the PestFax service, this interactive service provides timely information and advice on pests and diseases threatening crops and pastures throughout the grainbelt. PestFacts WA is upgrading their reporting app and map and will deliver various tools (e-newsletter, insecticide spray guides, webinars, free pest and disease diagnoses, identification training events and more) for WA growers and consultants throughout the growing season.
PestFacts WA operates under the IPMforGrains project which is delivered by the National Pest Information Network (Cesar Australia, DPIRD, QDAF, NSW DPI, and SARDI). It aims to provide grain growers and advisors with information on invertebrate grain pest occurrence and equip industry with the knowledge needed to implement integrated pest management practices. This initiative is a GRDC investment and includes in-kind contributions from all project partner organisations.
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To learn more about the PestFacts WA service click here .
To subscribe to the PestFacts WA e-newsletter email pestfax@dpird.wa.gov.au .
Contact Cindy Webster:
P. +61 (0) 9881 0201.
M. 0404 819 534
E. Cindy.Webster@dpird.wa.gov.au
