Bee hives are sometimes placed near cotton fields where there is a risk that they will be exposed to pesticides such as fipronil.

Early season pests present a great challenge for pest decisions makers, as any disruption

to beneficials early in the season is likely to result in the flaring of pests and increase the

Western Flower Thrips (WFT - Frankliniella occidentalis) was first recorded in Australia in the mid 1990’s.