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Aphid infestation on cucumber crops
October 9, 2023
Aphid infestation on cucumber crops
A sign of insect pressure to come. Recently I have seen several properties with infestations of Aphids on cucumber plants.  Whitefly has been under control in the past few months, this is another reminder that other pests will cause damage if left unabated.
RNA-based disease control in protected cropping environments. Anne Sawyer presents at the PCA Conference (Best new development PCA 2023)
August 14, 2023
RNA-based disease control in protected cropping environments. Anne Sawyer presents at the PCA Conference (Best new development PCA 2023)
University of Queensland development of Double Stranded RNA an environmentally friendly pesticide!
State of the art of the biological control of TPP
July 14, 2023
State of the art of the biological control of TPP
Recently Emiliano Veronesi and a team working with Lincoln University, published a review-article to summarize the state of the art of the biological control of TPP, worldwide and in NZ.
Whitefly is still the number one insect issue for tomato and cucumber growers
Vibration to Control Whitefly
Experience of Thrip control with Predators
September 13, 2022
Experience of Thrip control with Predators
Thripex has been the standard in thrips control in capsicums for many years but also in cucumber, strawberries, and raspberries:
Ever thought of an Augmentorium?
August 2, 2022
Ever thought of an Augmentorium?
Dave Bellamy (PFR) update thought provoking
IPM Taking the Natural Approach
December 23, 2021
IPM Taking the Natural Approach
Why do we continue to make the same mistakes?
They will not go away!
December 23, 2021
They will not go away!
Caterpillars are still causing crop damage nearly two weeks into June
Next-Generation Biocontrol of Glasshouse Pests