Disease and Pest Control of Plantain
Black sigatoka is the major disease attacking plantains; nematodes and stemborers are the major pests. Black sigatoka is a leaf
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Black sigatoka is the major disease attacking plantains; nematodes and stemborers are the major pests. Black sigatoka is a leaf
Read moreThis is an insect that affects crops like Egg plant and Okro. It is a very vivacious little green insect
Read moreFamily: Mycosphaerellaceae This is a fungus disease that affects crops like eggplant, hot pepper, sweet pepper, carrots, okro, Sugar beet,
Read moreTermites are becoming a big threat to most farmers. These eat up the crops in the gardens, Farm structures and
Read moreLeaf Miner (Liriomyza spp) affects all species of crops. It is a black and yellow fly, it lays eggs in
Read morePineapple (Ananas comosus) is an herbaceous biennial or perennial plant in the family Bromeliaceae grown for its edible fruit. The
Read morePowdery Mildew is a type of crop disease which affects crops like Carrot, Cucumber, Okro, Tomato, Hot pepper, Sweet pepper,
Read moreGray Leaf Spot (Stemphylium spp) is a fungus which induces small spots on leaves and stems. It can spread quickly
Read moreThe Bacterial Stem rot (Pectobacterium Carotovorum) affects crops like sweet pepper and Tomato. It is a bacterium which attacks fruits
Read moreRoot-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) affects all species. This is a microscopic soil worm living in hot, humid and airy soils
Read moreThe Fruit and Shoot Borer is a lonely translucent back head caterpillar which attacks bugs, mostly during dry season. It
Read moreCoccidiosis Disease is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals caused by coccidian protozoa. The disease spreads from
Read moreNewcastle disease has for several years been recognized as a leading cause of loss to poultry farmers, it’s deadly to
Read moreGumboro Disease also known as Infectious bursal disease (IBD) threatens poultry farmers mostly because it is a killer type of
Read moreThe tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici, also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications)
Read moreWith regards to chicken vaccines, making sure all newborn chicks are vaccinated right out of the hatchery isn’t always easy.
Read moreNeonatal Pig Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in neonatal pigs. Diarrhoeal disease in neonates
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