Australian growers should check early for signs of European earwigs in citrus and cherry crops
In South Australia, the citrus lobby has been working with biological services experts to help growers detect, monitor and control European earwigs. Entomologist Dr Paul Horne and entomology consultant James Altman said the insects were widespread throughout the country, and mostly active at night during the cooler months.
Citrus SA president Mark Doecke said his citrus orchards
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