The green bridge is the mass of vegetation in paddocks and non-crop land after summer rain. This fact sheet provides control options and helps growers know what to look for.

• Weeds and wild plants make up the green bridge. They grow between crops in the fallow season.
• Pests and diseases, like rusts and viruses, survive on the green bridge. They can harm crops. These include slugs, snails, mites, and aphids.
• The weeds and volunteer plants on the green bridge harbor pests and diseases between seasons.
• Controlling the green bridge prevents pests and diseases. It also conserves soil moisture and reduces weed seeds.
• Spraying weeds and crop volunteers is the most effective control method.
• Control timing should align with pest, disease, and vector life cycles.
• Coordinate control measures with your neighbours to protect the entire district.