Pests & protection
Slugs & Snails
A snail: Photo by Laura Reed: https://www.pexels.com/photo/selective-focus-photography-of-snail-1045851/ Slugs and snails... Slugs: Slugs are like slimy snails without sh…
Pests, the natural way · 43 Guides
Pests & protection
Spot it early, stop it without poison
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Pests & protection
Fungal Diseases
There are several organic or natural methods that can be effective in preventing and managing fungal diseases in plants. These methods focus…
Pests & protection
Downy Mildew
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downy_mildew What is Downy mildew? Downy mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, including crops and ornamental…
Pests & protection
Weeds
Tribulus terrestris on Wikipedia Weeds in a Permaculture Homestead Context In the realm of permaculture, the perspective on weeds shifts dramatically from…
Pests & protection
Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus terrestris on Wikipedia In Namibia, Tribulus terrestris is known by different names in various languages (as per ChatGPT): English: Puncturevine or…
Pests & protection
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew Understanding Powdery Mildew: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Introduction: Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects a wide range…
Garden
Critical Guide to Organic Pest Control in Southern Africa: Proven Natural Solutions for Healthier Crops
organic pest control - a ladybug eating aphids Organic pest control is a way of managing garden pests without using harmful chemicals.…
Pests & protection
Stink Bugs
stink bug Stink bugs in Namibia Introduction:Stink bugs is a family of insects commonly known as shield bugs or stink bugs due…
Pests & protection
Nematodes
Nematode as per Wikipedia Thank you for the clarification — here is a much more comprehensive and SEO-enhancing expansion for your Nematodes…
Infrastructure
Fly Trap
Make your own fly trap without using chemicals or poison! Here's a simple guide on how to make a cheap and easy…
Pests & protection
Whey Spray (LAB) lactic acid bacteria
Whey Using Whey as an Organic Pesticide: An Overview What Is Whey? Whey is the liquid byproduct produced during the cheese-making process.…
Insects
Aphids
Aphids Understanding Aphids in an Organic Garden Aphids, also known as plant lice, are small, sap-sucking insects that can wreak havoc in…
Pests & protection
Living in harmony with Baboons: A Practical Guide for Farmers and Communities
baboon, baboons Why Baboons Come Close to HumansThe Problem with Chasing BaboonsBetter Ways to Live with Baboons1. Make Food Unavailable2. Use Smart…
Inputs/Outputs
Organic Pesticides
Organic pesticides are much healthier for the planet...and the person applying them.... Organic Pesticides: A Simple GuideWhy Use Organic Pesticides?How to Make…
Pests & protection
Red Spider Mite
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetranychus_urticae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetranychus_urticae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetranychus_urticae Red Spider Mite: An…
Pests & protection
Locusts/ Grasshoppers
Organic Management of Locusts - grasshoppers: A Comprehensive Guide Organic Management of Locusts - grasshoppers: A Comprehensive GuideIntroduction1. Understanding Locust…
Insects
How to Control Soft Bugs Organically
How to Control Soft Bugs Organically Soft-bodied insects like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites can cause significant damage to plants by feeding…
Food Forest
Invasive Species in Namibia – Threat or Opportunity?
invasive species In Namibia, invasive species are often seen as a major environmental threat. Certain plants and animals spread aggressively, displacing native…
Pests & protection
JADAM Pesticides
JADAM Pesticides research station JADAM Pesticides are part of the broader JADAM Organic Farming system developed in South Korea by Youngsang Cho,…
Pests & protection
Cochineal
Cochineal cochineal - image from Wikipedia Cochineal is a small, sap-sucking insect that infests cacti, particularly species of Opuntia (commonly known as…
Pests & protection
Hydrogen Peroxide in Organic and Regenerative Farming
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a clear liquid made of hydrogen and oxygen — similar to water, but with an extra oxygen molecule.…
Pests & protection
Red insect nets: promising, but crop-specific
A Japanese study found benefits against onion thrips. Here is what it showed—and what a local trial would still need to establish.
Insects
Termites in the garden: understand activity and assess damage
Distinguish useful decomposition from crop damage, keep simple observations and choose responses that fit the actual problem.
Insects
Ants in the garden: follow the trail before treating
Ants can be predators, soil workers or companions of sap-feeding insects.
Insects
Earwigs: useful predators or seedling pests?
Earwigs are recognisable by the pincers at the end of their bodies.
Pests & protection
Rodents around gardens and food stores: reduce access and losses
Rodent problems often connect several places: a feed store, rubbish area, chicken enclosure and vegetable bed.
Garden
Dassies and food gardens: protect a patch and observe
A garden beside rocky habitat may share its surroundings with dassies, also called rock hyraxes.
Insects
Leafminers: read the damage before treating the garden
A pale winding trail inside a leaf often draws attention before the insect itself is seen. Leafminers feed within leaf tissue, but different insects make mines and not ev…
Insects
Fall armyworm: inspect maize early and compare the evidence
Fall armyworm can injure maize, particularly when larvae feed in the whorl of developing leaves. Early observation helps distinguish a current infestation from old damage…
Insects
Bagrada bugs: protect young brassicas and learn from local intercropping
Bagrada hilaris is a small shield bug that can damage brassicas such as cabbage, kale and mustard. Young plants deserve close attention because feeding at the growing poi…
Infrastructure
Keep mosquitoes out of stored garden water
Water saved for a garden should not become a mosquito nursery. The most useful starting point is physical access: remove unnecessary standing water and make necessary sto…
Insects
White grubs: distinguish decomposers from root damage
A pale, curled grub in compost or soil is not enough information to decide whether it is harming a plant. Beetle larvae differ in what they eat, and a useful diagnosis co…
Citrus
Cottony cushion scale: inspect citrus before spraying again
White cottony material on citrus deserves a closer look. Cottony cushion scale is one possibility, but identifying the insect and its stage is more useful than repeatedly…
Garden
Cutworms: protect newly planted seedlings
A seedling severed near soil level overnight may have been damaged by a cutworm. Confirm the pattern before treating: collapsing stems, chewing animals and mechanical dam…
Grains/Starch
Protect mahangu and other grain without clearing useful trees
Bird damage near harvest can threaten household food. The useful response starts with knowing which birds are feeding, when they arrive and where losses occur. Removing e…
Infrastructure
Red insect netting: separate a promising study from a local result
Red netting has attracted attention as a way to reduce insect entry. The promising question is specific: can a particular net keep a particular pest away while preserving…
Garden
When seedlings collapse: recognise possible damping off
Seedlings that rot or collapse around the soil line may be affected by damping off, a group of diseases rather than one single organism. Similar symptoms can follow heat,…
Garden
Biofumigation: test a targeted treatment in a small bed
Biofumigation uses particular plant materials and management to influence soil-borne pests or diseases. It is not a universal cure for tired soil. Begin with the problem…
Garden
A removable bed cover that protects crops and stays usable
A small covered bed can protect young vegetables while keeping daily work manageable. The frame, edges and access matter as much as the material. Decide whether the main…
Fruit Trees
White growth on mango flowers: check before spraying
Powdery growth on mango flowers or young tissue deserves prompt investigation because flowering is a valuable stage. Photograph the symptoms and confirm the cause before…
Fruit Trees
Grape problems: make a useful photo and field record
A clear record can turn “what is wrong with my grapes?” into a question someone can help answer. Fruit appearance alone is often insufficient. Include the vine, leaves, i…
Insects
Inspect new cactus pads before adding them to a planting
Inspecting a few new pads is easier than dealing with a pest throughout an established cactus planting. Keep incoming material apart while you check its identity, health…
Animals
Livestock ticks: identification, prevention and responsible control
Tick management starts with the animal, the tick and the conditions that allow infestation. Combine regular inspection, appropriate animal management and veterinary guida…
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