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Green peach aphid (GPA) has evolved resistance to a large number of insecticides globally, but a handy new resource is available to help Australian canola growers make proactive and sustainable management decisions. It\u2019s called the GPA best management practice guide, and in this podcast entomologist Dr Paul Umina breaks-down its contents, including the key drivers of GPA numbers and effective integrated pest management (IPM) control options.\n\nThis podcast has been developed as part of the investment, "Supporting the sustainable use of insecticides and local on-farm implementation of IPM strategies in the GRDC southern region\u201d. The investment aims to provide knowledge and skills to growers so they are equipped with a range of appropriate IPM strategies for their situations.\n\nIt is being delivered by Birchip Cropping Group, cesar, the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) which is the research division of Primary Industries and Regions SA, C-Qual Agritelligence, and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF).\n\nThere are also best management practice guides, and accompanying podcasts, available for redlegged earth mite and diamondback moth.\n\nContact:\nDr Paul Umina\npumina@cesaraustralia.com\n\nUseful resources:\nGreen peach aphid best management practice guide: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2020/green-peach-aphid-best-management-practice-guide-southern\n\nResistance Management Strategy for the Green Peach Aphid in Australia Grains https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/07/grdc-fs-greenpeachaphid\n\nDiamondback moth best management practice guide: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2020/diamondback-moth-best-management-practice-guide-southern\n\nRedlegged earth mite best management practice guide: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2020/redlegged-earth-mite-best-management-practice-guide-southern\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices