Pests and Diseases
This section will give foundational knowledge of the different types of pests and diseases that attack crops, how to identify these pests and diseases and also the means of controlling them. Including recommended and approved chemicals in Nigeria.
MOST IMPORTANT PESTS AND DISEASES OF PINEAPPLE (Ananas comosus)
Pineapples are ready to harvest when at least one third of the fruit rind has turned from green to yellow. Fruits are harvested by hand by cutting the crown and peduncle from the plant. The fruit will continue to ripen off of the plant.
MAIN PESTS AND DISEASES OF FRENCH BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Bean plants are annual vegetables that grow quickly and are best planted in the spring. The flowers appear about two months after planting. Harvest time varies greatly, depending on the type of bean.
12 IMPORTANT DISEASES OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Okra is one of the important vegetable crops and having very amazing nutrition quality. In this article, we mainly concentrated on the most important disease of the okra and its impact on the production and productivity.
Most important Pest and Diseases of Maize (Zea mays)
Maize is a high-yielding crop, but in order to reach its potential, the farmer should protect the health of the plants during the entire growing seaso.
MAIN PESTS AND DISEASES OF PEPPER
Compared to other plants, pepper plants tend to have fewer pest problems, but they aren’t exempt. There are plenty of insects that think these plants are delicious and snack-worthy. Here are a few of the most common pepper plant pests.
Pests and diseases of Tomatoes
A number of tomato problems (insect, disease, environmental) can wreak havoc on your favorite plants. We identify them here and list earth-friendly solutions for getting rid of them.
Pesticides Part 2 – Hazardous effects of pesticide and protective measures
Obviously, exposure to pesticides poses a continuous health hazard, especially in the agricultural working environment. By their very nature most pesticides show a high degree of toxicity because they are designed to kill certain organisms and thus create some risk of harm.
Pesticides Part 1
A Pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pests.
Pests and diseases
Information highlighting some common pests and diseases for selected crops.
PEST AND DISEASES OF YAM (Dioscorea spp.)
Infestations of tubers and sometimes foliage cause poor growth. Stored tubers are particularly susceptible to attack and large numbers cause shrivelling.