Non-plant sources of pests and diseases
Summary
The first step in reducing the risk of pests (e.g. insects, mites, weeds, nematodes diseases) is to be aware of plant sources and non-plant sources in or around the crop from which they can come.
In addition to plant sources of pests, all people and objects can also be a source of insect pests and diseases.
Topics covered by this factsheet include:
- Non-plant sources
- People
- Vehicles, Tractors and farm implements
- Rubbish
- Tools
- Bulk soil amendments
- Soil
- Water
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Primefact 1172 First Edition
Published: Jul 2012
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