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The properties and functions of IBA 3-Indolebutyric-acid
I. Promoting Rooting of Cuttings 1. Peach: Soak peach cuttings in indolebutyric acid solution for 24 hours, then wash off the solution with tap water and cultivate them in a sand bed with a pH of 7.5 in a cool place to promote rooting. The effect is better than that of naphthylacetic acid. It wor...Read more -
The efficacy and functions of tylosin tartrate
Mechanism of action Tylosin tartrate is an animal-specific antibacterial drug. It has a strong effect on mycoplasma and also has a good inhibitory effect on certain bacteria, such as Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and spirochetes, etc. It also includes Streptococcus pneumoniae, ...Read more -
The insect pathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae play a role in promoting the growth of corn (Zea mays).
Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae are two of the most important and widely used entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) for pest control. Recent studies have shown that they can also promote plant growth after artificial inoculation. To more accurately evaluate the colonization and growt...Read more -
Cloth bags treated with ‘extremely cheap’ insecticides could reduce malaria in infants | Global Health
Research has shown that because mosquito bites occur more frequently during the day, soaking fabrics with common insect repellents is a simple and effective method. From Africa to Latin America, and then to Asia, for centuries mothers have wrapped their babies in cloth and carried th...Read more -
The main factors causing phytotoxicity
I. Plants Different plants exhibit varying degrees of resistance and sensitivity to each type of pesticide. Plants have a certain tolerance level to pesticides. Once the concentration or dosage exceeds a certain limit, they will generally suffer varying degrees of damage from the pesticides. The ...Read more -
The main characteristics and application techniques of Chlorantraniliprole
I. Main Properties of Chlorantraniliprole This pesticide is a nicotinic receptor activator (for muscles). It activates the nicotinic receptors of pests, causing the receptor channels to remain open abnormally for a long time, resulting in the unrestricted release of calcium ions stored within the...Read more -
Wildlife infestation: Farms struggle to control pests on park borders.
Most wild animals would flee at the sound of a potential hunter’s voice passing through dense thickets of tea tree. But in the southern part of the state, invasive wild boar and deer showed no fear of who or what these intruders were. The wild boars were very close; we could sm...Read more -
Threshold-based management practices can reduce pesticide use by 44% without compromising pest and disease control or crop yields.
Pest and disease management is critical to agricultural production, protecting crops from harmful pests and diseases. Threshold-based control programs, in which pesticides are applied only when pest and disease densities exceed a predetermined threshold, can reduce pesticide use. However, ...Read more -
Focus on Kenya: Analysis of Pesticide Demand for Major Crops
The Republic of Kenya (referred to as Kenya) is located in the eastern part of Africa. The equator runs through its central region, and the East African Rift Valley runs from north to south. It borders Somalia to the east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Ethiopia and South Sudan to...Read more -
The application of Silicone adjuvant in pesticides
Silicone adjuvant is a nonionic surfactant of polyether-modified trisiloxane. It is a highly efficient and environmentally friendly nonionic surfactant with extremely low surface energy. Due to its excellent wetting, spreading, and penetrating properties, it has good compatibility and can foam, s...Read more -
John Deere’s See and Spray system cuts herbicide use in half.
Farmers are rapidly adopting camera-based precision spraying technology, and John Deere’s See & Spray technology is poised for another year of rapid growth in 2025. Josh Rudd explained to Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maisie Carter that the system is already widely used across Nor...Read more -
SunLive reports: More than 2,000 baby kangaroos have been brought under control in the Bay of Plenty area.
Wallabies were introduced from Australia in the late 19th century for hunting, private zoos and the value of their fur. With no natural predators, they have adapted to New Zealand’s conditions, and the current wild population is estimated to exceed one million individuals. ...Read more