Mirid monitoring training sessions

Following a number of requests, NZ Avocado is organising mirid monitoring training sessions in Northland and the Bay of Plenty on the following dates:

• Far North: 30 September
  • Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
    Time: 1:00 pm
    Orchard: Rising Sun Orchards Limited
    Address: 3271 State Highway 1, Pukenui
• Whangarei: 1 October
  • Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
    Time: 11:00 am
    Orchard: Miura Orchard
    Address: 1571 State Highway 14, RD 9, Whangārei
• Katikati: 6 October
• Te Puke: 7 October

Locations are still to be confirmed.

The training will be delivered by Nicola Mauchline, Entomologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, with support from the NZ Avocado team.
The sessions will provide a good opportunity for growers and monitors to learn and validate their mirid monitoring skills, as well as ask the BSI and NZ Avocado teams any questions they may have about mirids and their management.

Please register you interest below: