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Diagnostics

A new era for quarantine molecular diagnostics: the DNA barcode system in NZ (poster)
K.F. Armstrong, S.L. Ball and L. Karuneratne (2006)
7th International Symposium on Fruit flies of Economic Importance, Salvador, Brazil, 10-15th September 2006
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A guide to assist detection of newly arrived Sitona species (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
C.B. Phillips and B.I.P. Barratt (2004)
Proceedings of the 8th Australasian Grassland Invertebrate Ecology Conference
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B3 CRC diagnostics
Karen Armstrong & Cor Vink (2006)
Biosecurity Magazine 68: 22-23
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New to NZ Weeds - Weeds in Imported Coco Peat
Trevor James (2008)
MAF BNZ (2008): New to New Zealand Weeds - A Guide to Weeds Found in Imported Coco Peat. 25p.
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Disinfestation

Can Dragons Stand the Heat? (poster)
B. C. Waddell, T. T. Hoa, C. J. Clark, Nguyen Thi Kim Thoa, S. Olsson, A. B. Woolf, Nguyen Minh Chau (2005)
Australasian Postharvest Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, September 2005: poster presentation.
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Eradication

Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of sterile insect release strategies against painted apple moth, Teia anartoides
S.L. Wee, J.M. Kean, A.E.A. Stephens and D.M. Suckling (2006)
New Zealand Plant Protection 59: 109-118
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Estimating the probability of eradication of painted apple moth from Auckland
J.M. Kean and D.M. Suckling (2005)
New Zealand Plant Protection 58: 7-11
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Effects of Substerilizing Doses of Gamma Radiation on Adult Longevity and Level of Inherited Sterility in Teia anartoides (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae)
S.L. Wee, D.M. Suckling, G.M. Burnip, J. Hackett, A. Barrington and R. Pedley (2005)
Journal of Economic Entomology 98: 732-738
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Population models for optimising SIT eradication strategies (poster)
J.M. Kean, S.L. Wee, A.E.A. Stephens and D.M. Suckling (2005)
Proceedings of the FAO/IAEA International Conference on Area-Wide Control of Insect Pests. Vienna, Austria
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Irradiation conditions affect the quality of irradiated painted apple moth
A.E.A. Stephens, A.M. Barrington, N.M. Fletcher and D.M. Suckling (2006)
New Zealand Plant Protection 59: 119-124
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Optimising strategies for eradication of discrete-generation Lepidopteran pests using inherited sterility
J.M. Kean, A.E.A. Stephens, S.L. Wee, and D.M. Suckling (in press)
In: M.J.B. Vreysen, A.S. Robinson and J. Hendrichs (eds.) Area-Wide Control of Insect Pests: From Research to Field Implementation, Springer, Dordrecht.
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Predicting the seasonal phenology of fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) in New Zealand
J.M. Kean and L.B. Kumarasinghe (2007)
New Zealand Plant Protection 60: 279-285
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Host range

Feeding the Problem
T. Withers (2006)
Biosecurity 62: 12-13
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Human dimensions

Pinpointing the role of communication – the case of customs brokers in New Zealand
Bewsell, D. and T. Payne (2006)
In: Petheram R.J. and Johnson R.C. (Eds). Practice change for sustainable communities: Exploring footprints, pathways and possibilities: APEN 2006 International Conference, La Trobe University, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, 6 – 8 March 2006.
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Forest pest incursions and the public
L. van Santen, Langer, L., and Goven, J. (2006)
Forest Health News No. 144: 1. September 2004.
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Role of community involvement in future incursions
Lisa Langer (2004)
NZ Journal of Forestry 49 (3): 38.
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Challenges and potentials of integrating science with community perspectives to enable long-term sustainable management of future incursion responses.
Santen, L. van, Langer, L., and Goven, J. (2004)
Forest diversity and resistance to native and exotic pest insects. International Union of Forest Research Organisations D7/D8, 10-13 August 2004, Hanmer Springs. Abstract volume 58.
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Investigative

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Pathways

Blown in the wind or border slippage?
Craig Phillips, Helen Townsend & Cor Vink (2006)
Biosecurity Magazine: Issue 69, August 2006, p14-15.
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Potential spread of pests in New Zealand through commercial transport of nursery plants
M.R. McNeill, C.B. Phillips, N.L. Bell and J.R. Proffitt (2006)
New Zealand Plant Protection 59: 75-79.
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Aerial dispersal of Agrotis infusa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to New Zealand (poster)
M.S. Bullians, G.P. Walker, S. Winkler, G.S.C. Gill (2006)
New Zealand Plant Protection (2006) Volume 59, p 366
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Bacteria associated with international passengers' dirty shoes (poster)
Sandra Young, Mark McNeill, Emily Gerard, Craig Phillips & Maureen O'Callaghan (2007)
Young, S.D., McNeill, M.R., Gerard, E.M., Phillips, C.B. & O'Callaghan, M. (2007) Microbes associated with dirty shoes intercepted at New Zealand's international airports. New Zealand Plant Protection, 60, 311.
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Risk assessment

Improving border biosecurity: potential economic benefits to New Zealand
D.J. Kriticos, C.B. Phillips and D.M. Suckling (2005)
New Zealand Plant Protection 58: 1-6
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The potential occurrence of Puccinia asparagi in New Zealand
S.L.H. Viljanen-Rollinson, Y. Deng, M.V. Marroni & L-H. Cheah (2006)
New Zealand Plant Protection 59:137-140
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Invasive plants in agro-ecosystems: Environmental impact & risk assessment
Anis Rahman, Ian Popay, and Trevor James (2003)
Rahman, A.; Popay, A.I.; James, T.K. 2003. Invasive plants in agro-ecosystems in New Zealand: Environmental impact and risk assessment. Extension Bulletin 539, Food & Fertilizer Technology Center, Taipei, Taiwan, 15 pp.
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BIREA - Biocontrol Info Resource for ERMA Applicants
Barbara Barratt, Lisa Berndt, Sarah Dodd, Richard Hill, John Kean, Dave Teulon and Toni Withers (2007)
http://www.b3nz.org/birea
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A useful biocontrol information tool
Barbara Barratt (2008)
IPM Net News 160
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Surveillance

Effects of aggregation on the probability of detecting infestations in fresh produce consignments
M. Barron (2006)
New Zealand Plant Protection 59: 103-108
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Effect of irradiation on female painted apple moth Teia anartoides (Lep., Lymantriidae) sterility and attractiveness to males
D. M. Suckling, J. K. Hackett, A. Chhagan, A. Barrington & A. M. El-Sayed (2006)
Journal of Applied Entomology 130(3), 167–170
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