How to read a pesticide label
All pesticides must come with a label, which must follow a certain standards. The pesticide label is a legal document that contains... Read More
Early blight of tomato
Early blight is a common tomato disease, which can result in significant economic losses. It is caused by the fungi Alternaria solani... Read More
Identification of pests – What should you look for?
Once a problem that is suspected as a pest is detected, the pest must be identified in order to plan the pest... Read More
Reasons why tomato leaves might turn yellow
One of the questions tomato growers frequently ask is “why do my tomato leaves turn yellow?”. There are many possible reasons why... Read More
Plant diseases
What is a plant disease? A plant disease is defined as abnormal growth of the plant, or interference with the normal function... Read More
Pesticides – things you must know before your next application
WHAT ARE PESTICIDES? Pesticides are substances or mixtures that are used to prevent, destroy or control pests. Pests can be insects, diseases... Read More
Whitefly – a tiny, devastating pest
Whiteflies belong to the order Hemiptera. They are related to aphids, scales and mealybugs. Whiteflies are tiny (0.8-1.5mm long), yellowish insects, with... Read More
Tomato diseases
Tomato plants can be affected by numerous plant diseases, caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses. Disease occurrence and development are greatly influenced... Read More
Pest management – practices you must follow before making decisions
Pests can cause sever damages to crops, and if not controlled, some pests might even destroy the entire crop. Despite the great... Read More
Spider mites – detection, identification and control
Spider mites are a common pest of many greenhouse and open field crops. If not identified and controlled in time, it might... Read More