NSW Department of Primary Industries has confirmed the first detection of Russian wheat aphids (Diuraphis noxia) in a wheat crop in the State's south.
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Scientists at NSW DPI Biosecurity Collections unit have confirmed the sample from the Barham area in the Murray Region contained Russian wheat aphid.
NSW DPI Director Plant Biosecurity Satendra Kumar said a national management approach for Russian wheat aphid was developed following the first detections in South Australia in May and Victoria in June.
“Russian wheat aphid has been deemed as non-eradicable by the National Biosecurity Management Group,” Dr Kumar said.
“Grain growers should be on the lookout for the pest and consider their management options.
“Grain growers are encouraged to contact their agronomist or seek advice from NSW DPI, Local Land Services or refer to the GRDC website for information on how to manage the pest in cereal crops.”
For more information regarding Russian wheat aphid, what to look out for and on-farm hygiene practices, visitwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/content/biosecurity/plant/russian-wheat-aphid
