More links and websites
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MPI Biosecurity
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ site describes their work in protecting the environment, biosecurity, and controlling pests and diseases coming into New Zealand. To report suspected pets or exotic diseases in plants, call 0800 80 99 66.
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Insect fact sheets
On the Landcare Research site, this index of insects links to a data sheet for each species.
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New Zealand Plant Protection Society
Information and publications by the NZPPS, including news about pest management.
More suggestions and sources
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Cameron, P. J., and others. ‘Incidence of the introduced parasitoids Cotesia kazak and Microplitis croceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in tomatoes, sweet corn and lucerne in New Zealand.’ Biological Control 39 (2006): 375–384.
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Ferro, D. N., ed. New Zealand insect pests. Christchurch: Caxton, 1976.
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Reay, S. D., and others. ‘The invasion of Pinus radiata seedlings by sapstain fungi, following attack by the Black Pine Bark Beetle, Hylastes ater (Coleoptera: Scolytidae).’ Forest Ecology and Management 165 (2002): 47–56.
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Suckling, D. M., and others. ‘Ecological impact of three pest management systems in New Zealand apple orchards.’ Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 73 (1999): 129–140.
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Withers, T. M. 2001. ‘Colonization of eucalypts in New Zealand by Australian insects.’ Australian Ecology 26 (2001): 467–476.
