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  • spotted maize beetle plants insects hate

    Plants that bugs hate

    There are many plants that repel insects. Most insect repelling plants can also be used commercially. see the list below. However, any monocrop field will attract various insects that will cause damage. Just because lavender repels certain moths, it does not mean that lavender will be moth free and not eaten. Another conundrum, flies play [...]

    By AntoniusPublished On: August 28, 2024Categories: Crop Protection, Pest and disease control0 Comments on Plants that bugs hateTags: Organic, Pests
  • Root knot nematode

    Root knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp., are small round worms present on the roots and must not be confused with root knots of Rhizobium spp., which are actually good for the plant. Legume nodules are smaller and pinkish inside while Root Knot galls are distorted and have abnormal branches. Root Knot infestation just looks bad compared [...]

    By AntoniusPublished On: July 24, 2021Categories: Insects, Pest and disease control0 Comments on Root knot nematodeTags: Pests
  • What are good spray program principles you should follow

    A good spray programs is not rocket science, and it shouldn't be. There are millions of successful farmers around the world that get it right without having an agricultural degree. Pest management or pest control is about logic and simple easy to follow principles. It also requires you reading the instructions, not only of the [...]

    By AntoniusPublished On: January 7, 2021Categories: Pest and disease control1 Comment on What are good spray program principles you should follow

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