Fruit fly threats to pome fruit: helping farmers stay ahead

Articles, Crop protection, GROEI – Uitgawe 30: 2025 Somer

By Dr. Elleunorah Allsopp (Entomologist) and Dr. Jeanne de Waal (Business Manager, Laeveld Agrochem)

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If in doubt, SCOUT!

Laeveld Agrochem, alongside partners like Agri Technovation is driving hands-on scout training to boost field expertise. Through teamwork and practical sessions, scouts gain essential skills to detect pests and diseases early, supporting integrated pest management for sustainable, high-quality yields. Prevention is key, and scouting records are the foundation of successful crop protection.

Photos taken at Denau Farm in the Hex River Valley.

The definitive field guide

The LAEVELD SCOUT™ series is authored by leading crop protection experts with the support of numerous key representatives from the industry. The guides are a must-have item for anybody in the agricultural industry.

R425

per SCOUT™ manual (ex. VAT)

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Map of franchise crop protection and plant nutrition specialists

More than 150 agents
across South Africa

Laeveld Agrochem’s agents (franchisees) are qualified agronomists accredited by CropLife South Africa (formerly AVCASA).

In each region, agents receive support from experienced Business Managers, enabling detailed recommendations for both corrective and proactive measures on the farm.

Operating as a franchise business model, our dedicated team can assist growers with detailed recommendations to optimise yield per hectare.

Through strategic collaboration with our technology partner, Agri Technovation, we offer innovative solutions such as MyFarmWeb™ and Picklogger™, tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture.