Plant Disease and Pest Websites

by admin | October 18, 2023 10:01 am

Plant disease and pest websites, including identification and control information:

NameDescription
About Ladybirds[1]This CSIRO site provides an overview of ladybirds and their effectiveness at controlling pests. Of particular note is the food preferences[2] of ladybirds, as only certain species may be effective at controlling certain types of pests.
Australian Plant Pathology Society[3]Plant diseases information site.
Bishop Museum Scholarly Publications[4]Article, books and images available as .pdf fies. Collection includes Pacific Insects (1959-1983), International Journal of Entomology (1983-1985), Pacific Insects Monographs (1961-1986), Insects of Micronesia (1954-date)
Brisbane Insects[5]Contains lots of pictures and information about insects in the greater Brisbane Queensland area.
Bugs for Bugs[6]A great resource for what bugs prey on pest bugs. Beneficial bugs can be purchased from the site.
International Society for Plant Pathology (ISPP)[7]Study of plant diseases and health.
Organic Crop Protectants[8]Organic pest and disease controls.
Pestizid Aktions – Netwerk e.V. (PAN Germany) – english version[9]A charitable organisation which provides information on the adverse effects of pesticides and promotes environmentally friendly and socially just alternatives. The site includes “How to Grow Crops without Endosulfan – Field Guide to Non-chemical Pest Management…” downloadable as .pdf, describing cultural and physical control methods, beneficial insects, homemade solutions, and  plants used in pest control.
Pestnet[10]PestNet is an email network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests. It started as a service for the Pacific, rapidly expanded to South East Asia, set up a separate service for the Caribbean, and now welcomes anyone interested in crop protection anywhere in the world…
Endnotes:
  1. About Ladybirds: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.ento.csiro.au/biology/ladybirds/aboutLadybirds1.htm
  2. food preferences: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.ento.csiro.au/biology/ladybirds/aboutLadybirds2.htm
  3. Australian Plant Pathology Society: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.australasianplantpathologysociety.org.au/
  4. Bishop Museum Scholarly Publications: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/pubs-online/index.html
  5. Brisbane Insects: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/
  6. Bugs for Bugs: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.bugsforbugs.com.au/
  7. International Society for Plant Pathology (ISPP): https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.isppweb.org/
  8. Organic Crop Protectants: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.ocp.com.au/
  9. Pestizid Aktions – Netwerk e.V. (PAN Germany) – english version: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.pan-germany.org/
  10. Pestnet: https://web.archive.org/web/20210324013047/http://www.pestnet.org/PestNet.aspx

Source URL: https://stfc.org.au/links/plant-disease-and-pest-websites/

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