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Dealing with eelworm There are a number of species to contend with; the common root knot genera (Melodogyne spp.) are easy to identify as the nematode enters the root and causes
19/12/2019
How to spray for whitefly If it were not for the natural enemies of this pest, whiteflies would probably be our main vegetable pest. An outbreak of whitefly is usually the result
17/12/2019
Spraying tips: Don’t mix chemicals When spraying different pests at the same time, many farmers try to kill two birds with one stone by making elaborate mixtures.
13/12/2019
Getting nozzle size and pressure right As pointed out previously, the key to successful pest and disease control is optimal penetration of the spray mixture.
10/12/2019
Pest control with benefical insects If allowed to flourish, predators and parasitoids can control certain pests almost entirely.
01/11/2019
The benefits of holistic pest control Integrated pest management (IPM) combines various methods to control pests.
30/10/2019
Economical pest control Having already addressed bollworms, this week we discuss the control of aphid, cutworm and leaf miner in lettuce crops.
16/10/2019
VN cashew sector opposes new pest control regulations The Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) has complained about a new regulation which orders all imported cashew containers from Africa to be checked
03/06/2019
Irrigation & pest control in sweet potatoes For sweet potato runners to root, the soil around the plants must be moist. Usually, the irrigation applied just after planting will be enough, but this depend
25/04/2019
Integrated pest management system Technical manager for the SA subsidiary of ADAMA Agricultural Solutions, integrated pest management is the only sustainable solution to this problem.
26/03/2019