Phylloxera early detection: Review of current methodologies

The Phylloxera and Grape Industry Board of South Australia currently uses remote sensing technologies as the basis for early detection. It involves imagery providing 1 metre resolution and identification of causes of low vigour vines through inspections.

Workshop participants raised interests in improving ground inspections to confirm reasons for a patch of weak vines in a vineyard and discussed the advantages of improved remote and on-ground methods.

It was decided to invest in additional research to enhance effectiveness of identification of phylloxera and in the meantime to maintain the current early detection program.