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    Insect pest and their control - The Citrus red scale

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    THE red scale (Aonidiella aurantii Masc.) has a wide distribution over the globe, but tends to be a serious pest in those countries with semi-arid climates such as California, South Africa, Palestine and Australia. The native home of the pest is probably China, but it has been known in Australia for over 70 years and it was from this continent that it was introduced into North America

    Insect pest and their control - Pink wax scale

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    THE pink wax scale is a comparatively new introduction into Western Australia and so far has been recorded only from the metropolitan area. Like all scale insects it is a sap-sucker and in common with the better known white wax scale encourages the prolific growth of sooty mould fungus on affected plants. Should this pest become established in commercial orange groves, expensive spray treatment may be necessary and so every effort should be made to control the present outbreaks, and to prevent the spread of the insects to clean districts

    The Red spider - Tetranychus telarius (L)*

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    The red spider mite is very common pest of vegetables, garden plants and some types of fruit trees during summer. It should not be confused, however with the red-legged mite (Haloyydaeus destructor), which is such a serious pest of seedlings, but during winter season only

    Insect pest and their control - The Mediterranean fruit fly

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    THE Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied) is without doubt the most serious insect pest with which Western Australian orchardists have to contend. Its ravages can, however, be greatly reduced if control measures are applied correctly

    Recent rural radio talks

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    Paratyphoid in sheep - C.R. Toop p.373 Modern methods of applying insecticides - P.N. Forte p.374 Fruit fly - C.F.H. Jenkins p.378 Current comments on vermin control A. R. Tomlinson p.38
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