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11 February 2011
Sixth weekly update on psyllid traps for 2011
Status at 11 February 2011: TPP numbers in Hawkes Bay have increased dramatically to an average of 120 psyllids per trap. This is a doubling from the previous period. High numbers were recorded in potatoes as well as tomatoes. Numbers in Pukekohe increased slightly, and it is expected that a second peak will occur soon. TPP numbers in the South Island remain higher than recorded at the same time last year, particularly in mid-Canterbury.
See most recent data tables and graphs.
Each week Potatoes New Zealand reports on the number of tomato potato psyllids (TPP) and other species of psyllids in the psyllid traps to help growers monitor and control for the potato tomato psyllid. Traps are localed in Pukekohe, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, North Canterbury, Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury. Numbers of tomato potato psyllids (TPP) and other species of psyllids are reported.
For more information please contact Psyllid Coordinator Stephen Ogden.
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