1 DPR CEU “Other” Approved

Join us on April 30, 2025, for a discussion about Diamondback Moth (DBM), a significant pest of brassica, and what future options show promise for control of this species. In this webinar, we will explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as a tool for effective control of DBM in New Zealand fresh produce crops and introduce emerging opportunities and tools that show promise to growers.

The Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is the most damaging and problematic pest for brassica growers. Similarly, in New Zealand, DBM can render vegetable brassica crops unmarketable – through damage to leaves or contamination of harvested parts by larvae and pupae. Pesticide resistance, climate change and loss of traditional control options have only escalated the urgency to find more effective solutions to control DBM.

Webinar Agenda:

• Intro to New Zealand fresh produce scene and a history of DBM management in New Zealand.
• Integrated Pest Management as a tool to control DBM, examples from New Zealand fresh produce growers.
• Research opportunities for insect viruses, hurdles to registration, current approach, future control.

Speakers:

• Dr. Stuart Davis, Sustainability Manager at LeaderBrand
• Chris Lambert, Vegetables Technical Specialist at PGG
• Asha Chhagan, Scientist in the Biological Control Team at Plant & Food Research
• Miriam Hall, Business and Programme Manager at Plant & Food Research

Explore the detailed agenda and speaker bios here. For more information, please contact Jeana Cadby [email protected].