Cultivar News - Pests

Agriculture

Publication presents the main pests in wheat crops

Publication presents the main species of insects that occur in wheat farming, detailing in a didactic way aspects such as identification, distribution, damage and management

26.06.2023 | 14:15 (UTC -3)

Pesticides

Another 13 low-impact products are registered by Mapa for pest control in agriculture

Pesticides with a state-of-the-art active ingredient have also been registered to combat a broad spectrum of pests

19.06.2023 | 14:19 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Automated pest detection against corn leafhopper

Smart traps and computer vision are monitoring tools that help minimize possible losses to plantations

24.05.2023 | 11:14 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Research works to identify pest in cowpea plantations

The fly, still unidentified, devoured entire cowpea plantations in southeastern Piauí

16.05.2023 | 15:39 (UTC -3)

biological

Biologicals increase production by up to eight bags of soybeans per hectare, say technicians

The result was confirmed in work carried out by the MT Foundation, which conducts several experiments throughout the state that demonstrate productivity gains and a reduction in common problems in crops with the adoption of bio-inputs.

25.04.2023 | 14:19 (UTC -3)

Allelopathy

Study shows that intercropped planting helps control pests

Research compiled results from 44 field studies on six continents

09.04.2023 | 09:57 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Ihara launches Terminus and Sugoy for soybeans

The company promoted the simultaneous launch of Terminus, an insecticide for the control of bed bugs, and Sugoy, a fungicide for the control of rust, target spot, anthracnose and powdery mildew

21.03.2023 | 16:39 (UTC -3)

False rust mite

High temperature and high humidity favor the emergence of the false rust mite

Prague is considered one of the main areas of citrus production in Brazil and in several other countries

03.02.2023 | 15:36 (UTC -3)

Entomology

Carbon dioxide can reduce the incidence of leaf miner in coffee plants

Few studies consider the effects of climate change on plant diseases and pests

06.12.2022 | 09:49 (UTC -3)

Cocoa

Map declares quarantine for the state of Amazonas to contain cocoa moniliasis

As a result, the movement of plant materials (fruits, plants) that host the pest to other regions of the country is prohibited.

22.11.2022 | 14:28 (UTC -3)

Cocoa Moniliasis

New outbreak of pest that affects cocoa and cupuaçu cultivation is detected in Amazonas

Mapa will adopt the appropriate contingency measures applied to the situation, aiming to prevent the spread of the pest to cultivation areas in other regions

17.11.2022 | 13:43 (UTC -3)

Driving

Ihara warns about combating soil pests in sugarcane fields during the rainy season

The rainy season brings immense benefits to agricultural crops, but also some disadvantages, such as an increase in the incidence and attack of various types of fungi and insects.

26.10.2022 | 16:56 (UTC -3)

Fungi

Fungus simultaneously combats two of the main threats to banana productivity

Scientists have identified the potential for biological control of borer and fusariosis in the species Beauveria caledonica; action of the microorganism would complement traditional field management strategies

24.10.2022 | 13:55 (UTC -3)

Pests

Centipede may be the cause of the drop in profitability in soybean crops

Scutigerella immaculata is a silent pest that harms crop development; Sumitomo Chemical has the only product approved in Brazil against the arthropod

20.10.2022 | 13:47 (UTC -3)

Defensive

Studies reinforce action against stunting caused by the corn leafhopper

Fundação Rio Verde publishes results of research carried out in the Northern Region of MT

08.10.2022 | 13:27 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Technology helps producers identify new diseases and pests in cocoa trees

New system, made available by Mapa, will facilitate analysis and diagnosis to preserve the cocoa crop

26.08.2022 | 14:58 (UTC -3)

Driving

Publications address innovations for controlling pests and diseases in agriculture

Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical publishes studies and research that aim to strengthen the knowledge and technology apparatus for the sector

23.08.2022 | 14:32 (UTC -3)

Driving

Mapping highlights areas and periods most susceptible to the occurrence of spotted wing drosophila in Brazil

Study indicates solutions for controlling the pest, which can cause up to 100% losses in small fruit orchards

16.08.2022 | 14:09 (UTC -3)

Plant health

Research identifies genes potentially responsible for sugarcane resistance to pests, cold or drought

There is scientific evidence that orphan genes can arise from the copy of a pre-existing gene; the copy, over time, has its sequence modified

05.08.2022 | 09:47 (UTC -3)

Phytosanitary emergency

Phytosanitary emergency for preventive actions against cocoa moniliasis is extended for one year

The extension aims to reinforce prevention measures and prevent the spread of the pest to cocoa and cupuaçu growing areas

04.08.2022 | 14:51 (UTC -3)

citrus

Dry period is a warning sign for the emergence of defoliating mites in citrus

Infestations usually occur between the months of March and September; Care must be taken to avoid damage to orchards

02.08.2022 | 14:42 (UTC -3)

Corn

Notice allocates R$4 million for research on leafhoppers

SENAR-PR initiative selects, until August 8, projects that will investigate impacts and seek solutions to control corn stunting

20.07.2022 | 14:34 (UTC -3)

fusariosis

After new alert, Mapa reinforces actions against incurable banana pest in São Paulo

Reports of fusariosis dispersion in Peru justify intensification of control in São Paulo; Vale do Ribeira is the largest producing region in the country

06.07.2022 | 16:21 (UTC -3)

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