Weather-based Irrigation Controller Rebate

The Water Corporation are currently offering a rebate claim of up to $300 towards the purchase and professional set-up of a new weather-based irrigation controller or component for Perth and Peel customers. Those eligible will have their rebate credited to their Water Corporation account.

A weather-based irrigation controller can detect if it rained or is about to rain and adjusts your sprinklers accordingly.

The following information is taken from the Water Corporation’s website: click here to find out more.

What does the offer include?

The Weather-based Irrigation Controller Rebate includes up to $300 towards the cost of:

1. The purchase of an eligible:
   • Weather-based irrigation controller, or
   • Weather-based component for an existing irrigation controller, or
   • Weather-based irrigation controller and component;
2. AND: A consultation and controller set-up by a Waterwise Garden Irrigator.

You must purchase an eligible product and have it set-up at your home to claim the rebate.

Rebate eligibility

This rebate is a limited offer and is only available for purchases made between 1 September 2023 and 31 May 2024.

Rebate allocations may be exhausted before the closing date of 31 May 2024. We will advise on our website when allocations are running low. You are not eligible to apply if you have previously claimed this rebate.

To be eligible for this rebate, you will need to:

1. Have a property located in the Perth/Peel area;
2. Have a Water Corporation account;
3. Buy an eligible weather-based product during the offer dates:
   • From a Waterwise Irrigation Design Shop or Garden Irrigator, and
   • Have this set up by a Waterwise Garden Irrigator

Eligible irrigation controllers

Purchase one of the following brands and models to be eligible for this rebate. Check the terms and conditions for further product details.

• Hunter Hydrawise
• Hunter Solar Sync
• Orbit B-Hyve
• Rain Bird LNK
• Rain Bird RC

How to apply

Please have the following ready before you apply:

1. Your receipts, showing the purchase of an eligible weather based irrigation controller product, and its set-up at the property by a Waterwise Garden Irrigator
2. Your Programming Service Checklist completed by a Waterwise Garden Irrigator showing that weather-based functionality has been programmed on your controller (this will be provided to you by your Waterwise Garden Irrigator)

You will need scans or photos of the receipts and checklist to submit with your rebate claim.

https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Waterwise/Waterwise-offers/Weather-based-Irrigation-Controller-Rebate

Armyworm, Grass Caterpillar, and Sod Webworm and the Recent Link with Summer Wind & Rainfall

Summer rain and high humidity in parts of Western Australia each year brings an increase in various pests and diseases affecting lawns across Western Australia. Severe winds blow in the pests from Indonesia and other areas. These weather conditions create an ideal environment and opportunity for pests and diseases to cause serious damage.

One pest is armyworm (also known as sod webworm, and grass caterpillar). Its lifecycle begins with the moth flying into the healthies yard with the greenest, juiciest lawn to deposit its eggs – the broader and greener the leaf, the better. And we are already hearing of cases in WA this year.

The lifecycle of the Armyworm moth averages around 30 days and the female moths lay their eggs over a 2 week period.

Cutworm can cause serious damage very quickly if not treated promptly. Its attacks are random, and only one garden in a suburb may be attacked without damage to its neighboring properties.

We have already had several confirmed cases throughout WA this year.

How to Check for Armyworm:

Check for Chew Marks in Leaves, Loss of Green Foliage

Image sourced from: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/fall-armyworm-western-australia?nopaging=1

To download this pdf use this link: https://greenacresturfgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/What-is-Armyworm.pdf