Videos

MacTrix Part 1

Background on Trichogrammatoidea cryptophlebiae, “MacTrix”, used in macadamias and lychees for the biological control of macadamia nutborer

MacTrix Part 2

Getting the best out of MacTrix in the field

Anastatus Part 1

Background on using Anastatus wasps for biological control of spotting bugs and spined citrus bugs

Anastatus Part 2

Getting the best out of our Anastatus in the field

Inter-row Management for Beneficial Insects Part 1

A summary of our inter-row management project in Macadamias Hort Innovation Project MC16008. Outline of biodiversity concepts and some of the resources required for good beneficial insect populations in cropping systems.

Cover Crops for Macadamias Part 2

Using cover crops to improve soil health and provide resources for beneficial insects and pollinators.

Using a Direct Drill Seeder to Plant Insectary Strips in Macadamias

First run of our direct drill seeder, planting primarily for a nature strip to provide resources for beneficial insects.