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Psyllid Monitoring Services

2009-12-09

Unfortunately Plant and Food Research, while they wish to support industry in every way possible, do not have sufficient staff to provide this service, mainly due to heavy workloads associated with industry funded research projects on the psyllid.  In recognition of the skill level required to identify psyllids and differentiate between native and tomato / potato psyllid, Potatoes New Zealand have identified individuals that can provide this service - these are Tim Herman (Hawkes Bay 027 490 3359) and John Thompson (Auckland 027493 0199). 

We are trying to identify someone to service the South Island.  Please note that should you wish to employ the services of these individuals it will be at your own cost – Potatoes New Zealand are merely providing this recommendation to individuals requiring their own monitoring.