Snails found in upper canola canopies near Myrup and Mount Barker. Growers & consultants are urged to keep an eye out for snails climbing up into crop canopies and plan for this season's harvest & next season's snail management now. #PestFactsWA@GRDCWest 🔗 https://t.co/4nfmft6t0q

Clean augers, field bins and silos to prevent insects contaminating grain. Detecting phosphine resistant grain pests early is important. Read the latest #PestFactsWA for the latest tips on preparing storage areas before harvest. @GRDCWest 🔗 https://t.co/nybKxHr0IR

🔈Native budworm moth numbers are spiking across Albany. Growers are urged to sweep canola & pulse crops - moth migration likely means increased egg-laying. Caterpillars continue to be found across WA grainbelt. Read the latest #PestFactsWAnewsletter ➡️ https://t.co/68QQcyRBhL

Hey producers & researchers!👋🏼 Join us at the 2025 Sheep Field Day 🐑 📍 Katanning Research Station 📅 Oct 23, 1-4pm Get the latest data on the Yardstick trial, learn about lamb survival, methane research & tour our feed intake facility. 🔗Register here: https://t.co/1qmtIyAci4

Remember to register for our #PestFactsWA webinar this Thursday from 12.30pm! Our scientists will discuss: ⛅️ WA's latest climate outlook 🪱 spring and summer invertebrates/diseases to watch 🌞 preparing for next season Register here 👉 https://t.co/hd75JRQNAq

Green peach aphid (GPA) numbers rising in WA canola crops. GPA can transmit turnip yellows virus early in crop growth, but most crops are now past flowering – so damage risk is low. Cabbage & turnip aphids also spotted in some areas. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest https://t.co/c4P703sRHE

Diamondback moths & caterpillars detected across WA canola crops, with moth hotspots at Howick, Northam, Hyden & Cascade. Late caterpillar pressure shouldn't be a problem as crops nearing swathing & less vulnerable to feeding damage #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest https://t.co/8oYyqVOP0J

Wheat streak mosaic virus, spread by the wheat curl mite, confirmed in a wheat crop near Dalwallinu and a wheat crop near Cascade. Learn more in the latest #PestFactsWA newsletter. @GRDCWest https://t.co/yJ5vuSKP5l

Take-all confirmed in wheat near Dandaragan & Calingiri. Rhizoctonia root rot in barley at Highbury. Patchy cereal growth may be due to soilborne diseases, nematodes, or other factors. Early diagnosis can guide effective management. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest https://t.co/NjyH9zxQWl

Last chance to register for WAHU 2025! 🍏🍊 WA’s leading horticulture event is happening on Oct 22 at Mandoon Estate! Book your tickets 👉 https://t.co/dSp8vlQCiE

This beautiful weather ☀️has brought out the flies! Monitor sheep for signs of flystrike and make sure you have treatment options on hand. 🪰🪰 Check out the Paraboss website for treatment options, and our Factsheet for preventing flystrike.

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Research Scientists Ian Foster, Svetlana Micic and Geoff Thomas will present on: ⛅️ WA's latest climate outlook 🪱 Spring and summer invertebrates growers need to watch out for 🦠 Spring diseases and preparing for next season. Register now 👉

Register now for our upcoming #PestFactsWA webinar! 📅 Thursday 16 October 2025 ⏰ 12:30 - 1:30 pm (AWST) What to expect and how to register👇

Native budworm caterpillars found in canola and pulse crops from Ogilvie to Howick. Moth trap catches surged in Geraldton & Kwinana West & East port zones. Growers spraying maturing crops should check chemical withholding periods #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest https://t.co/jt8TiMB4Pq

Our Season 2025 webpage is a one-stop-shop for seasonal info. Discover relevant information and management options for livestock in the broadacre and south-west areas of Western Australia. 🔗 https://t.co/dCGdYZ2kgU

👋Meet Dr. Nazanin Nazeri, a research scientist with DPIRD’s virology team in Perth. Learn more about Nazanin's journey in the latest #ProtectingWACrops newsletter. 🔗 https://t.co/dksm70hnod

Want to know more about controlling Flaxleaf Fleabane? Read about the latest research into this problematic weed in the latest #ProtectingWACrops newsletter. 🔗 https://t.co/dksm70hnod

Issue 7 of StockedUp is out now! Prepare for the spring season with our production advice, and check out the latest on DPIRD livestock research, news and events! 🔗 https://t.co/FnNy6L4Irt

Ram sale season is in full swing! Check out our genetic selection and using Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV) fact sheet to assist in selection of ram sources for best genetic gain, based on your production goals. 🐏🐏