Cultural Practices and Proper Nutrition Aid in Controlling the Leafhopper
Effective management practices and cultural techniques are essential for controlling the leafhopper pest affecting fruit growers in Brazil's Vale do São Francisco region.
Presence of the sharpshooter in the São Francisco Valley challenges grape producers
The presence of sharpshooters in the São Francisco Valley poses significant challenges to local grape producers due to its detrimental effects on crop yield and the ongoing issues it creates throughout the growing cycles.
Confronting the Leafhopper Requires Management Strategies on Three Fronts
The article discusses the importance of integrated strategies for managing leafhopper infestations in fruit production in the Vale do São Francisco region of Brazil.
Don wants natural products for pest management
A Nigerian agricultural professor advocates for organic materials in pest management to reduce risks to crops, humans, and the environment due to synthetic pesticides.
Can modern technology outsmart the elusive fox?
Research at Booderee National Park is using technology to track foxes in order to protect native species from this invasive predator.
PestMed Expo 2026, record edition: +25% exhibitors and 9,000 visitors for the international pest management hub
The latest PestMed Expo in Italy saw a 25% increase in exhibitors and over 9,000 visitors, solidifying its international status.
This wasp parasitizes its host by castrating it with a virus
The Cotesia vestalis wasp uses a virus to castrate its host, redirecting its energy from spermatogenesis to the development of the wasp’s larvae.
African cotton growers demand subsidies for pesticides
About forty West African cotton growers gathered in Dakar to share best practices and discuss challenges facing the industry, including climate change and pest management.