Integrated Pest Management

City of Melville

Learn about common garden pests and how to manage them!

City of Melville EcoHub

Environment and Sustainability

We want to see a future  with a resilient planet where humanity and nature thrive in harmony. Join one of our events to be inspired and empowered to take action towards an ecologically sustainable future.

Come along to this workshop to learn about integrated pest management from Fiona of Gaia Permaculture.This workshop will consider everything we need to take into account for dealing with those pests – from understanding seasonal pests, creating healthy soil for healthy plants who can cope better with pests, what are beneficial insects and how to encourage them plus basics of companion planting and crop rotation. You will leave armed with some information that means you’ll get more of your produce and give less to pests!What to expectLength2 hours including theory, demonstration and Q&amp;AStart timeEvent activities will start on time, but if you are running late, you may still join.LocationInside in <a href="https://www.spacetoco.com/space/city-of-melville-ecohub-binjar-room" title="https://www.spacetoco.com/space/city-of-melville-ecohub-binjar-room" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Binjar Room</a> and outside in the Piney Lakes Community Garden.RequirementsClothing suitable to be outdoors in.Adult workshop space - Guests are expected to follow instructions of the program facilitator, be respectful at all times and assume responsibility for their own safety. This workshop is not suitable for children.AccessibilitySitting, standing and walking in the garden.Disabled parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tree-pruning-101-tickets-1235287350719?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tree-pruning-101-tickets-1235287350719?aff=oddtdtcreator">ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au</a>Directions to EcoHubPlease consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.Enews and follow Eventbrite pageSubscribe to City of Melville <a href="https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-city/connect-with-us/enews" title="https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-city/connect-with-us/enews" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainability and Environment e-newsletter</a> to stay up to date with upcoming environment and sustainability events in City of Melville. To be notified of all events follow our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-melville-17705778900" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-melville-17705778900">Eventbrite page</a>.Recycling hubBring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.