Parrot damage in apple orchards in south-western Australia - a review

In 1984, parrots and cockatoos caused an estimated loss in excess of 1 million Australian dollars in the area. Severe damage occurs roughly every 10 years. Apple varieties differ in susceptibility. The red-capped parrot causes most damage in years of severe damage, and the white-tailed black cockato...

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Published inTechnical Report - Western Australian Department of Conservation and Land Management (Australia) no. 8
Main Author Halse, S.A. (Western Australian Dept. of Conservation and Land Management)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Perth, W.A. (Australia) Department of Conservation and Land Management 1986
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Summary:In 1984, parrots and cockatoos caused an estimated loss in excess of 1 million Australian dollars in the area. Severe damage occurs roughly every 10 years. Apple varieties differ in susceptibility. The red-capped parrot causes most damage in years of severe damage, and the white-tailed black cockatoo in years of light damage. Shooting is the most effective control method.
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ISSN:0816-6757