Immediate laying a of a net over a nursery bed can prevent pest which attack seedlings as the intuders search for cell sap, leaves or stems to feed on. Many a time, seedlings die following heavy infestation, which also puts them at risk of contracting diseases transmitted by pests like insects. A new net or …
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By George Munene A study conducted on invasive alien pests (IAPs) has identified 120 species not currently present in Kenya but could be introduced and become invasive in the future threatening the economy by impacting on agriculture. The research conducted by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) identified these as the most dangerous …
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Farmers can easily improve their soil fertility and further prevent pests and diseases through rotations, cover cropping and the application of animal and plant materials as opposed to using chemical substances. Recent researches show that plant resistance to insects and diseases is linked to optimal, chemical, physical and biological properties of soil. According to a …
