Doing protective operations and measures early before the infestation occurs saves 80 to 90 % of the cost and effort of controlling the pests. Agricultural practices also play an important role in controlling it when properly implemented at appropriate times and ways. The following are the most important recommendations for date palm plantations. • In […]
Amri date Moth – Ephestia cautella (walk) (Fam. Pyralidae,Order: Lepidoptera) Host range: This insect is a multi-host insect that can infect dried fruits such as dates, peanuts, grain products, dried onions and many dried food products. Economic importance: It infests the fruits of dates in the field on palm trees, as well as the fallen […]
There is a difficult equation that must be achieved by palm farmers in the Arab world, which is the availability of dates free from pesticide residues as well as from fruiting insect infestations. There are international requirements for this matter, as the percentage of fruits infected with insect pests should not exceed N (5 – […]
On date pal Curving definition: This process is also called dangling, and it is a horticultural process from the service operations of the head of the palm tree. It follows the process of pollination and thinning. By curving, it is intended to pull the stalk or bunches from its natural position between the fronds, leaflets, […]