SARDI Pestfacts | What to look for in Spring
With widespread wet conditions across the Eyre Peninsula this season, high populations of crop and pasture pests have been detected in all regions. While some populations may have decreased during winter, what does Spring have in store for us?
The current SARDI PestFacts newsletter helps identify current issues and threats relevant to South Australia. In the July edition, see updates on:
- Blue-green aphids emerge as pulse crops establish
- Plague locust outlook: what to expect this spring
- Native budworm moth activity: update to 17 July 2026
PestFacts needs you
Your reports of invertebrate activity in broadacre cropping are vital in keeping PestFacts SA up-to-date and relevant. SARDI entomologists are currently traveling across the state undertaking several research projects but can’t be everywhere at once.
We’re interested in hearing, not only about unusual pest reports, but the activity of common pests or even when there has been no activity.
Free identification service
Don’t forget – PestFacts SA offers free identification of invertebrate pests to subscribers. See What insect is that? How to have insects identified for free for more information.
Contact PestFacts SA
Maryam Ehsangar
M: 0448 010 339
T: 8177 3432
E: [email protected]
Maarten van Helden
M: 0481 544 429
T: 8429 0642
E: [email protected]
You can also contact PestFacts SA on X @PestFactsSARDI or use the #PestFactsSA hashtag.
PestFacts map
Not only can you view historical pest records from South Australia and Victoria on the PestFacts map, you can also send reports. SARDI entomologists will receive your report by email and will follow up with you if requested.