Pest control
Combatting the fly infestation in Johannesburg with ANB Vet
Johannesburg is currently experiencing a significant fly infestation, causing distress for both residents and businesses. This surge in fly activity can be attributed to several environmental and infrastructural factors. The hot and humid weather, combined with the heavy rains of the past month, has created optimal breeding conditions for[...]
Banana production in Africa part 4: Controlling weeds and pest control
Controlling weeds and pests in banana production is essential to ensure healthy growth and maximise yields. Here are some methods for weed and pest control: Weed Control: Manual weeding: Hand-pulling weeds is effective but labourintensive. Mulching: Applying organic mulch helps suppress weed growth. Herbicides: Selective herbicides can be used[...]
Drones deliver predator bugs for sustainable pest control at Vergelegen
High tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at one of South Africa’s best-known wine farms, where buzzing benefactors are helping to keep the vineyards pest-free. Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, which has won numerous accolades for pioneering environmental initiatives, is testing the use of drone-delivered beneficial[...]
Crop production guide in Namibia Part 11: Pest management
Avital part of crop production is pest control. However, pesticides should be used responsibly to prevent harming farmers, workers, consumers, and the environment. Guidelines for action Always: Keep pests at a manageable level rather than killing them as well as their natural enemies.By using pesticides in the right way,[...]
International Day of Forests: ‘Forest entomology is the key to healthier forests’ – UP forestry experts
By Professors Almuth Hammerbacher, Bernard Slippers, Brett Hurley and Chris Weldon of the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria. Wood is a valuable renewable resource that is used widely across various sectors, from the paper, textile and bioelectronic industries to construction and mining. When[...]