Media release no.
Vegetable growers are urged to attend a series of workshops in coming weeks to learn more about pest control strategies to protect their crops. Diamondback moths were one of the first insects in the world to become resistant to insecticides and it is now considered a national and international pest. Ms Berlandier has been undertaking research on controlling Diamondback moths in the Perth area during the past three years as part of a national project funded by the Horticulture Research and Development Corporation. She has found an integrated approach to pest management can reduce the number of sprays required to control the pest. By using integrated pest management growers can save money on insecticides and produce a more consistent, quality product, as well as provide benefits to health and the environment.