Do I have to report Macadamia husk spot?

No. Macadamia husk spot is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is Macadamia husk spot treated?

Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

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Macadamia husk spot

Pseudocercospora macadamiae

Symptoms

Small yellow flecks on the green husk enlarge into grey-brown sunken spots; infected nuts drop early (some cling on as dried 'stick-tights'), reducing yield.

Plants affected

Macadamia

Treatment

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Common questions

How do I recognise Macadamia husk spot on Macadamia?: Small yellow flecks on the green husk enlarge into grey-brown sunken spots; infected nuts drop early (some cling on as dried 'stick-tights'), reducing yield.
Do I have to report Macadamia husk spot?: No. Macadamia husk spot is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
How is Macadamia husk spot treated?: Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

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