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Fall Armyworm in Africa: How to Identify, Prevent and Control Spodoptera frugiperda

2026-08-21T07:36:00.000Z

Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta): Global Threat to Tomato Production & Crop Protection Solutions

2026-08-10T07:28:44.312Z

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Fall armyworm damage on maize crops in Africa

Fall Armyworm2026-08-21T07:36:00.000Z

Fall Armyworm in Africa: How to Identify, Prevent and Control Spodoptera frugiperda

Learn how to identify and control fall armyworm in Africa. Discover key signs of Spodoptera frugiperda damage in maize and practical IPM strategies for effective crop protection.

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Adult Tomato Leafminer Tuta absoluta moth on tomato crop leaf

Tomato Leafminer2026-08-10T07:28:44.312Z

Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta): Global Threat to Tomato Production & Crop Protection Solutions

Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta) has become a major threat to global tomato production. Learn about its damage, spreading causes, and sustainable crop protection strategies for effective pest management.

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Agronomist examining insect-damaged cabbage leaves and larvae with a magnifying lens beside a brassica field

Indoxacarb2026-10-08T05:02:23.970Z

Indoxacarb Formulations for Importers: SC, WG and Mixture Comparison

A sourcing guide for comparing indoxacarb SC, WG and emamectin-benzoate mixtures by concentration basis, quality tests, registration fit and documents.

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Blank sample sachet, measurement tools and a buyer review checklist on a clean desk.

Nitenpyram2026-09-28T05:53:07.011Z

Nitenpyram 25% SP Dose per Litre: Label and Buyer Checks

Searching for a nitenpyram 25% SP dose per litre? Learn why a concentration alone cannot set a safe rate, and which label and supplier documents to verify.

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Agronomist inspecting Asian citrus psyllids on new citrus flush in an orchard

Asian Citrus Psyllid2026-09-20T09:00:00.000Z

Asian Citrus Psyllid and HLB: A Practical Sourcing Guide for Citrus Programs

A source-linked citrus program guide covering Asian citrus psyllid scouting, HLB risk, life-stage targeting, IRAC resistance planning and import documents.

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Distinct granule, suspension and seed-treatment sample containers beside a tray of germinating crop seedlings.

Insect Control2026-08-30T17:11:42.871Z

Thiamethoxam Formulations for Importers: WG, SC, GR and Seed Treatment

A sourcing guide for importers comparing thiamethoxam formulations — foliar WG and SC, soil granules, FS seed treatment, mixtures and documentation.

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Three generic formulation samples: a soluble powder sachet, water-dispersible granules and an amber liquid vial, near healthy crop leaves.

Insect Control2026-08-30T17:08:14.241Z

Acetamiprid Formulations for Importers: SP, WG and EC Mixtures

A sourcing guide for importers comparing acetamiprid formulations — SP soluble powder, thiamethoxam and pyrethroid mixtures, registration checks and documentation.

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Two generic formulation sample bottles, one amber liquid and one opaque suspension, on a greenhouse quality-control bench.

Insect Control2026-08-30T17:00:56.492Z

Abamectin Formulations for Importers: EC and SC Compared

A sourcing guide for importers comparing abamectin formulations — EC and SC concentrates, mite-focused mixtures, storage considerations and documentation.

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An agronomist inspecting a maize leaf for caterpillar damage beside an unbranded formulation sample.

Insect Control2026-08-30T17:00:56.492Z

Chlorantraniliprole Formulations for Importers: SC Loadings and Mixtures

A sourcing guide for importers comparing chlorantraniliprole formulations — SC loadings from 150 g/L to 200 g/L, diamide mixtures and documentation.

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Small granule and liquid sample containers beside leafy vegetable crop foliage in an agricultural testing room.

Insect Control2026-08-30T16:42:33.733Z

Emamectin Benzoate Formulations for Importers: EC, WG and Mixtures

A sourcing guide for importers comparing emamectin benzoate formulations — EC liquids, WG granules, ready mixtures, storage considerations and documentation.

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Unbranded SC, WP and WG formulation samples on a bench with a blurred cotton crop behind them.

Insect Control2026-08-30T16:42:33.733Z

Imidacloprid Formulations for Importers: SC, WP, WG and Mixtures

A sourcing guide for importers comparing imidacloprid formulations — SC and WP concentrates, high-load WG, ready mixtures, registration checks and documentation.

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An unbranded liquid formulation sample beside a field scouting kit at the edge of a cultivated crop.

Insect Control2026-08-30T16:42:33.733Z

Lambda-Cyhalothrin Formulations for Importers: EC, EW and WP Compared

A sourcing guide for importers comparing lambda-cyhalothrin formulations — EC solvents, EW alternatives, WP powders, public-health supply and documentation.

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A broad selection of unbranded insecticide formulation containers arranged on an export quality-control table.

Insect Control2026-08-06T07:36:59.310Z

Choosing Insecticide Formulations for Export Markets

Compare insecticide formulation choices for export markets, focusing on label fit, storage, handling, packaging and local registration needs.

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Agronomist comparing crop scouting photographs and insect monitoring cards at a field-side workstation.

Insect Control2026-08-06T07:36:59.310Z

Insecticide Resistance Management: A Buyer Checklist

Use this buyer checklist to evaluate insecticide resistance-management information, mode-of-action groups, labels and technical support.

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Organized blank technical dossier folders beside sealed insecticide formulation samples in an export office.

Insect Control2026-08-06T07:36:59.310Z

Technical Documents for Insecticide Import and Registration

Review the technical documents commonly requested for insecticide import and registration, including identity, label, safety and quality records.

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Field scout with notebook and magnifying lens inspecting insect activity on a crop leaf.

Insect Control2026-08-06T07:36:59.309Z

How to Build an Insect Pest Control Product Brief

Build a clearer insect pest control product brief with crop, pest, formulation, label, packaging and compliance questions for suppliers.

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Entomology specimen tray and separately grouped unbranded pesticide formulation samples on a clean lab table.

Insect Control2026-08-06T07:36:59.308Z

Insecticide Mode of Action Groups: A Sourcing Guide

Learn how importers can compare insecticide mode of action groups, product labels, resistance information and supplier documents before sourcing.

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