by Gympie District Landcare | Apr 1, 2021 | Bio-Control, Invasive Species
We had an exciting day recently where we headed out to monitor our Biocontrol insects around the Gympie Region. Once again, all stages of the insects life cycles were located in most of our release sites, which is expected due to the change in season. Our leaf tying...
by Gympie District Landcare | Sep 9, 2020 | Bio-Control, Landcare Practices
Our madeira beetle larvae have been feeding heavily on madeira vine and will head into the soil to pupate within the next few weeks. Unlike our madeira beetles, our jewel beetle breeding cycles have slowed due to the over night temperatures dropping into single...
by Gympie District Landcare | Jul 8, 2020 | Bio-Control
Early this month we travelled 130 kilometers around the Gympie Region checking on our little bio-control bugs and beetles. Even though the cold weather is here, we found all life cycles of our Tingid bugs, jewel beetles and madeira beetles – from eggs to larvae...
by Gympie District Landcare | Jun 2, 2020 | Bio-Control, Landcare Practices
Nina, Nathan and I have been busy setting up worm beds by recycling old fridges and freezers. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who kindly donated to the composting worm farm set-up. A mix of Tigers, Blues, Reds, Gardener’s Friend and...
by Gympie District Landcare | Apr 3, 2020 | Bio-Control, Invasive Species
Our leaf tying moths are finally out of their cages and are now free range in larger enclosures. We will continue to increase our breeding stock and will endeavor to release a large number of moths into the field in October. Changes to our tingid bug...
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