News - Pests

Diseases

Study advances understanding of witches’ broom

Brazil harvested 400 thousand tons of cocoa in the mid-1980s; in the 2000s, production was reduced to around 100 thousand tons

06.07.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Pests

Ecological control technique shows good results against sweet corn pest

Used successfully to monitor fruit flies, McPhail traps are also effective in controlling ear flies

05.07.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Café

Control of the miner is essential to maintain productivity in coffee plantations

Among the main pests of the crop, the insect can worry coffee growers in a year with a negative biennial and unstable climate

24.06.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Innovations in pest and disease management contribute to crop quality

The topic will be debated at the 6th Cycle of Agricultural Seminars CanaMS 2021, which takes place next Thursday (24/06)

18.06.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Evolution of the bait planting technique shows positive results against the boll weevil in Bahia

Abapa is evaluating the results already achieved in Bahia, and plans to recommend the adoption of the technique in the 18 centers of its Phytosanitary Program

18.06.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Soil management influences the intensity of fusariosis in banana

A survey in banana production areas in São Paulo identified that soil factors can predispose banana trees to fusariosis

07.06.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Pests

Bedbugs, whiteflies and other pests cause losses of more than 50% in soybean production

Researchers point to the use of chemical and biological products and strategic management as a way to control these pests

26.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Bayer

Bayer virtual course on the IICA platform will contribute to the prevention of banana pests

Biosafety course in front of R4T is free and is aimed at producers, regardless of size or level of technology

19.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Corn

Corn leafhopper control involves monitoring and integrated management actions

​Not one, but a series of actions are needed, such as monitoring, integrated management and correct use of pesticides, to deal with the pest

18.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Pests

CNA promotes technical seminar to discuss corn leafhopper control

Online technical seminar will discuss efficient management actions to control leafhoppers and stunting in corn crops

17.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fruits

Map expands fruit fly-free area in the states of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte

Official recognition is an essential condition for Brazilian products to access international markets where the pest is absent

17.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Santa Catarina launches campaign to eliminate guaxo corn and combat leafhoppers

Plague has been causing damage to the state's crops, which expected to harvest 2,9 million tons, but which will see a 28,9% reduction in estimated production

13.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Resistance management is useful to maintain high Brazilian cotton productivity

Specialist from Ourofino Agrociência recommends rotation of solutions to prevent resistance of pests, diseases and weeds in crops

12.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Embrapa opens vacancies for application development grants to prevent cashew pests

The objective of the APP is to assist in decision-making and construction of risk maps for diseases and pests of the dwarf cashew tree

12.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

FMC and 3tentos begin pilot intelligence project to predict pests

Arc farm intelligence was tested in soybean and corn fields and the technology will be applied in Rio Grande do Sul

10.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Ladybugs are efficient in controlling aphids on vegetables

IB researcher, from the São Paulo Department of Agriculture and Supply, gives tips for maintaining the right environment for the creation of these good beetles

05.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Bayer

Preventative pest management in stored seeds and grains guarantees quality and good prices

Cleaning the silo before storage, preventive application of insecticides and constant monitoring of infestations are mandatory procedures to avoid losses

03.05.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fruits

Banana disease puts Peru and Ecuador on alert and experts call for public-private cooperation to tackle the pest

New scenario threatens other nations in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a strong presence among the largest producers and exporters of the fruit

29.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Biodefensives

AgBiTech Academy addresses insecticide resistance management and caterpillar monitoring using smart traps

Initiative aims to expand biological management practices and control of caterpillars using bioinsecticides

28.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Map helps producers manage coffee pests

In Minas Gerais, phytosanitary warning stations have helped producers control diseases that affect crops

28.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Pests

Department of Agriculture monitors emergence of leafhoppers in corn crops in RS

Inspectors are expected to collect samples from 150 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul

27.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Management against diseases and pests could contribute to records in this year's second corn harvest

Manager of Ourofino Agrociência advises that, even in a scenario of climate uncertainty, the use of pesticides is essential

20.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Biological control and new plant varieties contribute to combating sugarcane pests

BP Bunge Bioenergia invests in research, development and acquisition of alternatives for the use of biological control or resistant varieties

15.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Pests

Map warns of reinforcement in monitoring the Foc R4T pest in bananas

Plague was identified in the province of Sullana, close to the Peruvian border with Ecuador and far from the border with Brazil

13.04.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)