Integrated pest management of brassicas
This practice combines natural and chemical means to control pests. In SA, brassica farmers tend to stick to a set chemical pest control programme.Issue date:23 March 2007
Don’t let thrips creep up on you
In South Africa, this is a relatively new pest in cabbage. The western flower thrip is the problem and apparently was accidentally introduced from the US in chrysanthemum cuttings. It...
Beware: cabbage aphids also carry viruses
Cabbage aphids maintain a low profile in summer heat. is easy to become complacent only to later discover that they have established themselves.
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