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Entomology 

 

The Entomology science program area has expertise in insect taxonomy, ecology and molecular biology, applied to diagnostic services and integrated pest management programs for agricultural, forestry and urban pests.

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About pests
 
A pest is an animal which is detrimental to humans or human concerns.[1] It is a loosely defined term, often overlapping with the related terms vermin, weeds, parasites and pathogens. In its broadest sense, a pest is a competitor of humanity
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Get smart about pests with pest IQ

 
A new tool now available at the fingertips of farmers and farm advisers will provide them with the upper hand in identifying and managing insect pests in south-eastern Australia.
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The Case for Doing Nothing about Pests

The highest form of generalship is to balk at the enemy’s plan.  The next best is to prevent junction of the enemy’s forces.  The next in order is to attack the enemy in the field and the worst policy is to besiege walled cities.
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Landholders Invited to talk about Pests
 
Landholders in the Murrumbidgee catchment are being invited to talk about pest animals that affect their properties through a Pest Animal Management Survey.
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