Pest & Disease Alerts

Real-time pest pressure monitoring for Southeast Queensland gardens

High Risk Summer Season

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-- Active Threats

-- Spray Conditions

-- Disease Risk

🌡️ Current Conditions

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Humidity

Fungal Risk

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--°C

Temperature

Normal

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Recent Rain

Low Risk

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Wind Speed

Spray Safe

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Leaf Wetness

Dry

🐛 Active Pest Alerts

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Aphids

HIGH

Affected Crops

Tomato Capsicum Lettuce

Action: Inspect plants daily, use neem oil spray

🦠 Disease Risk Assessment

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Powdery Mildew

MOD

Affected Crops

Cucumber Pumpkin Zucchini

Action: Improve air circulation, apply milk spray

🛡️ Prevention Tips

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Regular Inspection

Check undersides of leaves daily, especially during warm humid weather. Early detection prevents outbreaks.

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Air Circulation

Space plants properly and prune dense growth to improve airflow, reducing fungal disease risk.

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Water Smart

Water at the base of plants in the morning. Avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease spread.

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Companion Planting

Plant marigolds, basil, and nasturtiums to naturally repel common pests like aphids and whiteflies.

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Garden Hygiene

Remove fallen leaves and debris. Clean tools between plants to prevent disease spread.

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Beneficial Insects

Encourage ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps by planting flowering herbs and avoiding broad-spectrum pesticides.

🌿 Organic Treatment Recipes

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Neem Oil Spray

Targets: Aphids, Whiteflies, Caterpillars, Mites

Recipe: 2 tsp neem oil + 1 tsp liquid soap + 1L water. Spray in early morning or evening. Repeat every 7-14 days.

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Garlic Pepper Spray

Targets: Aphids, Caterpillars, Beetles, Slugs

Recipe: Blend 2 garlic bulbs + 2 hot peppers + 2L water. Strain and add 1 tsp soap. Spray on affected areas.

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Milk Spray (Fungicide)

Targets: Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew

Recipe: Mix 1 part milk to 9 parts water. Spray weekly on leaves. Works best in sunny conditions.

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Soap Spray

Targets: Soft-bodied insects (Aphids, Mites, Whiteflies)

Recipe: 2 tbsp pure castile soap + 1L water. Spray directly on insects. Rinse plants after 2 hours.

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Baking Soda Spray

Targets: Fungal diseases, Black Spot

Recipe: 1 tbsp baking soda + 1 tbsp oil + 1 tsp soap + 4L water. Apply weekly as preventative.

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Beer Trap

Targets: Slugs, Snails

Method: Bury shallow container at soil level. Fill with beer. Check and empty daily. Replace after rain.

📅 Seasonal Pest Calendar - SE Queensland

Pest/Disease	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
🪲 Aphids	H	H	M	L	L	L	L	M	M	H	H	H
🦋 Caterpillars	H	H	H	M	L	L	L	L	M	M	H	H
🪰 Fruit Fly	P	P	H	H	M	L	L	L	M	H	P	P
🦟 Whitefly	H	H	M	M	L	L	L	M	M	H	H	H
🐌 Slugs/Snails	H	H	H	M	M	L	L	L	M	M	H	H
🍂 Powdery Mildew	M	H	H	H	M	L	L	L	M	M	M	M
🍃 Downy Mildew	H	H	H	M	L	L	L	L	M	M	H	H
🌹 Black Spot	H	H	M	M	L	L	L	L	M	M	H	H
🪴 Root Rot	H	H	H	M	M	L	L	L	M	M	H	H

P Peak Season H High Risk M Moderate L Low Risk

📊 Pest Pressure Trends

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