Citrus Pest Workshop - Cobram

Citrus Pest Workshop: practical workshop on implementing integrated pest management for citrus farms.

Join NSW DPIRD researchers and industry specialists for a practical workshop focused on implementing integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in citrus production systems. Learn about current pest challenges, management options and the role of beneficial insects in supporting healthy, productive orchards. This workshop is designed to help citrus growers better understand key insect pests and build practical knowledge to improve pest management outcomes on farm.

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Workshop topics

• California red scale management

• Citrus gall wasp: the Riverina experience

• Light brown apple moth, other insect pests and their natural enemies

Presenter

• Dr Meena Thakur, Research Entomologist, NSW DPIRD

• Andrew Creek, NSW DPIRD

• Alison Fattore, NSW DPIRD

• Scott Munro, NSW DPIRD

Key details

• Date: Tuesday 1 September

• Time: 8:30am to 10:30am

• Breakfast: Available from 8:00am, including a bacon and egg roll and a make-your-own breakfast juice station.

• Location: Cobram Italian Social Club, Lot 1 Cobram-Koonoomoo Road, Cobram

• Cost: Free to attend. Registration essential.

RSVP

Register by SMS with Andrew Creek on 0428 934 952.

Contact:

Andrew Creek M:0428 934 952 E: andrew.creek@dpird.nsw.gov.au

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.