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Indoor growing offers many advantages. The biggest benefits are the most obvious: garden pests can’t get at your plants, and you have total control over
Friday. March 23rd, 2018Pumpkin fly is a pest every cucurbit grower will know. It is similar to a fruit fly but, as its name suggests, it parasitises members of the pumpkin family.
Wednesday. May 30th, 2018Two species are the most common culprits – P. sulcatum and P. violae, each of which can be dominant in different areas.
Friday. June 15th, 2018Even though sweet POTATOES are a generally low-care crop, some pests can cause a complete wipe-out. You need to do regular inspections and know what to look for
Tuesday. June 19th, 2018Watermelons enjoy humid, warm conditions, but these are often also perfect for diseases and pests to flourish
Wednesday. July 18th, 2018Cabbages are popular with South African consumers and can provide growers with sustainable short-term income. However, sound management is needed for keeping
Tuesday. July 24th, 2018Genetically modified maize (GMM) is a pest resistant crop. If GMM is farmed on a large scale, the amount of maize Vietnam needs to import will decrease.
Monday. August 13th, 2018One pest will invariably occur if provision isn’t made to deal with it. This is cutworm.
Wednesday. September 5th, 2018The use of chemicals to control pests and diseases in crops is bad news for the environment and the farmer’s bottomline.
Thursday. September 20th, 2018To achieve this, they follow a comprehensive integrated pest management system that includes vineyard monitoring, using agrochemicals responsibly
Monday. September 24th, 2018