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Litchi stink bug feeding damage to lychee and longan: how to control it and handle the eggs
The most serious pest and disease problem for lychee is the damage caused by the litchi stink bug, so when is the best time to control this pest? Now is the critical time to prevent damage from the litchi stink bug! Around February each year. The Council of Agriculture held a press conference on the 12th calling for action: the litchi stink bug, which causes serious harm to lychee and longan, is preparing to lay eggs, and farmers are urged to carry out area-wide integrated control.
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Symptoms, Damage and Control Methods of Pink Mold Disease on Pecans
Pink mold on pecans is a secondary disease that usually develops from a fungal disease called pecan scab when the nuts have previously been injured. The key to dealing with pink mold on pecans is to address the primary problem; if the pecan scab fungus is properly controlled, pecans with pink mold can usually be avoided.
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Three-Pronged Approach to Fruit Fly Control: Trapping and Orchard Cleanup Combined with Biological Control to Reduce Damage
As summer approaches, temperatures rise, and the Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) begins to stir into action. Not only are the public's favorite mango and guava easily affected, but the red date (jujube), often used for warming tonics, is also a favorite food of fruit fly larvae. The Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station reminds that red dates, unlike general
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What are the main host plants of aphids? Damage symptoms and prevention methods
Aphids are a pest we all know, and this pest causes considerable damage. Do you know how to control it? If you want to learn, let us take a look together! Host plants: In the wild: wild plants, shrubs, hedges and trees
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Carrot Planting Time and Method, and Carrot Rust Fly Damage and Control Measures
Sow carrots from early spring to midsummer, and from late spring to early winter. Stored roots will see you through until the following spring. Sow the fastest-growing early varieties into a greenhouse or hoop-house bed or pots kept under cover. You can also use row covers or a cold frame
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Narrow-breasted longhorn beetle damage to pomelo: a detailed guide to control measures during the egg-laying period
According to statistics from the Council of Agriculture, as of 2017 (ROC year 106) the total pomelo planting area in Taiwan, China was about 4272 hectares, with production concentrated in Tainan City and Hualien County. The narrow-breasted longhorn beetle, one of the pomelo pests that previously appeared only in the western half of the production areas, was first found in Hualien County the year before last, and the Hualien District Agricultural Improvement
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California Couple Sues Over Roundup Glyphosate Herbicide Causing Cancer, US Court Orders Monsanto to Pay Damages
Known for producing genetically modified seeds and herbicides, the world's largest genetically modified agriculture giant "Monsanto" has seen its products repeatedly face strong resistance from environmental groups over the years, who believe the company has not only caused severe environmental damage, but that the chemical ingredients in its products
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What Is the Fall Armyworm? A Detailed Guide to Its Damage, Impact and Control Methods
The fall armyworm is a moth native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is recognized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as a major global agricultural pest. It is also a common corn pest. The larvae of the fall armyworm eat many different crops, feeding mainly on
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Peaches damaged by early-year high temperatures: cash relief applications accepted starting today
Regarding this year's (108) damage to peaches in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County caused by high temperatures (delayed onset) in February-March, the Council of Agriculture on the 24th issued Announcement No. Nongliangzi 1081010148, designating Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County as a region for cash relief for agricultural natural disaster damage to peaches, and from May 25, 108
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What Does Cold Damage Look Like in Phalaenopsis in Winter? An Analysis of Symptom Differences Among Varieties
Cold damage symptoms in Phalaenopsis: the symptoms shown in response to cold damage differ slightly among varieties. So what do cold damage symptoms in Phalaenopsis look like? Would you like to find out? Using the large red-flowered variety Phal. Taisuco Firebird as the test material, following the routine export packaging method
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