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 in | Technical Report - Western Australian Department of Conservation and Land Management (Australia) no. 8 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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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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Bibliography: | H10 8605600 |
ISSN: | 0816-6757 |