Sterile Codling Moth webinar
When: 3.00pm–4.30pm Monday, 17 June 2024
Where: Online
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has run a pilot Sterile Codling Moth release program over two seasons in a number of Tasmanian apple orchards.
In this webinar, hear from Project lead, Dr Sally Bound and Senior Entomologist with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, Dr Guy Westmore.
- How are sterile codling moths produced and released?
- Commercial sterile codling moth programs in Canada & New Zealand
- Pilot sterile codling moth program in Tasmania - how well did it work?
- Potential for commercial use of sterile codling moths in Australian Apples & Pears
Join the webinar to hear about the pilot program in Tasmania and ask questions from our research team.