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 to even adults! Nina, Nathan, Anne, Corinne, and I were […]
Bio-Control News: Composting Worm Farms Update
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 Nightcrawlers have been purchased and they should arrive in […]
News from Bio-Control
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 rearing program has been a big success […]
