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Potato Pests: Find Out Which Are the Most Common and How to Resolve Them

Potatoes, a staple food in many diets around the world, are an agricultural crop of great economic and nutritional importance. However, potato production often faces significant challenges due to the presence of pests that threaten to harm the quality and quantity of crops. Coexistence with these pests becomes a critical factor in agriculture, requiring producers to have in-depth knowledge and effective strategies to ensure the success of their crops.

This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the most common pests that affect potato crops, highlighting their characteristics and the damage they can cause. In addition, we will offer valuable insights into control methods and practices that farmers can adopt to mitigate the negative impacts of these pests. Upon completion of the book, it is hoped that farmers, scholars and industry enthusiasts will be better equipped to face the challenges related to potato pests, thus contributing to the promotion of more sustainable and efficient agricultural production. • © Source: CPEA

The 5 most common tomato pests and how to combat them

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and widely consumed fruits in the world. In Brazil alone, each inhabitant consumes an average of 4.2 kg of the fruit per year. With its wide variety of uses and flavors, it is cultivated on a large scale in many countries. However, like any other plant, tomato plants are susceptible to a variety of diseases and pests that can compromise their health and productivity.

Learn about the most common tomato diseases and how to prevent them from occurring. This is essential to keeping your plants healthy and productive. In this article, we will discuss the five diseases that most impact the health and development of tomato plants. © Source: Blueseeds

Embrapa records higher and earlier occurrence of bedbugs in soybeans

Researcher from the entity warns about the importance of weekly monitoring of bedbugs with a beating cloth

Some crops have been affected by very intense climate instability, which is also affecting the occurrence of stink bugs, one of the most important soybean pests, says Adeney de Freitas Bueno, head of Research & Development at Embrapa Soja. According to him, stink bugs are usually more prevalent during the soybean grain filling period. However, this harvest, the pest has been observed earlier and with higher populations.

In this sense, the recommendation is for the producer to monitor his crop weekly with the beating cloth to know the ideal time to carry out pest control, as well as to choose the most appropriate insecticide for his crop. © Source: CanalRural