SUSTAINABLE / ORGANIC CROP PRODUCTION

This section will become a very helpful organic certified product directory to sustainable (organic) and conventional farmers in South Africa.

Send an e-mail to: johangerber@nashuaisp.co.za for more information regarding the use of these products as well as their suppliers. The list to follow contains agricultural pesticide remedies and other products which are generally authorized for use in organic agriculture. Consult your registration body prior to the use of the products listed. With time this section will contain more information regarding all products used in integrated pest management programmes as well and links to companies supplying them. IPM products are known for minimizing risk to human health and environment. These products are used to encourage natural pest control mechanisms. Products that are suitable for use in such programmes are marked IPM.

THE GARDEN GUARDIAN'S guide to environmentally-responsible garden care by Johan Gerber is also a practical guide to be used by farmers following the principles of sustainable agriculture including integrated pest management practises. Available at leading book stores and Ludwigs Roses. OR visit the publisher at www.aardvarkpress.co.za .

Can also be ordered direct from the author by sending an e-mail to johangerber@nashuaisp.co.za . Cost R170.00 (excluding postage).

SUPPLIERS OF PESTICIDES AND OTHER PRODUCTS AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

Kannar Earth Science : Contact Johannesburg at 011 3724700 OR Mr Doug Lightening at 0825518331

Agro-Organics : www.agroorganics.co.za

Biological Control Products : www.biocontrol.co.za

Talborne Organics: www.talborne.co.za

Valent Biosciences : Contact Somerset West at 021 8514163 OR Philagro South Africa office in Pretoria at 012 3488808

Insect Science SA (Pty)Ltd : www.insectscience.co.za

Microbial Solutions: www.microbial.co.za

Dagutat Biolab : Contact Hygrotech at 012 5458000 or send an e-mail to lindie@hygrotech.co.za

 

PRODUCT NAMES OF PESTICIDES, FERTILIZERS AND VARIOUS TOOLS AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND THEIR MAIN USES

Insecticides, fungicides and nematicides

Dagutat Biolab

DAGUTAT BIOLAB

SPECIALIZES IN MICROBIAL FORMULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF VARIOUS PESTS AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF SOIL FERTILITY

Products are available from HYGROTECH
Contact person: Lindie Oberholzer
Tel no : 012 545 8000
Cell no : 083 344 0841

Nematode control :
The following microbial formulations are available

Romulus
Active ingredient:Trichoderma harzianum isolate DB 104 (fungus)

Spartacus
Active ingredient: Beauveria bassiana isolate DB 105(fungus)

■   Romulus and Spartacus attack nematodes direct
■  The fungus hyphae penetrate the nematode through an opening, excretes enzymes which enables it to utilize the nematodes as food source in nature
■   Both Spartacus en Romulus stimulates root development  

For more information contact Hygrotech at the above contact details or send an e-mail to technical@hygrotech.co.za

Powdery mildew and Botrytis control:
The following microbial formulations are available

Shelter 
Active ingredient:Bacillus subtilis  isolate DB 101 (bacterium)

Artemis
Active ingredient:Bacillus subtilis  isolate DB 102(bacterium)

T-gro
Active ingredient: Trichoderma harzianum isolate DB 103(fungus)

Bismarck
Active ingredient: Microbacterium marytipicum isolate DB 107(bacterium)

 

Kannar Earth Science (Pty)Ltd

Pygar Super and Pygar 932
Botanical plant extract formulation containing garlic, canola and natural pyrethrum for the control of various insects including aphids, red spider mite, whitefly, CMR beetles, ants, wood-eating termites and bollworm on edible crops, ornamentals and roses. ECOCERT approved.

Kangar 931
Botanical plant extract formulation containing garlic and canola for the control of small bodied insects such as red spider mite, aphids and whitefly on edible crops, ornamentals and roses. ECOCERT approved.

Kanguard 940
Botanical fungicide containing plant organic acids for the control of various diseases on edible crops, ornamentals and roses. ECOCERT approved.


Biological Control Products (Pty)Ltd

Pl Plus
Microbial formulation containing the fungus  Paecilomyces lilacinus for nematode control.

Bb Plus
Microbial formulation containing the fungus  Beauvaria bassiana for insect control.

Tricho Plus
Microbial formulation containing the fungus Trichoderma harzianum for the control of soil-borne diseases.

Valent Biosciences, div. of Philagro South Africa(Pty)Ltd

Dipel DF (IPM)
Microbial formulation (biological agent) containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki for the control of lepidopterous larvae (leaf-eating caterpillars).

Vectobac WG (IPM)
Microbial formulation (biological agent) containing Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis for the control of mosquito and fungus gnat larvae.





Plant foods and fertilizers

For product names visit the websites of

Talborne Organics : www.talborne.co.za

Agro-Organics : www.agroorganics.co.za

Microbial Solutions: www.microbial.co.za

Biological Control Products (Pty)Ltd : www.biocontrol.co.za



Soil-inoculants (microbial)

Biological Control Products :www.biocontrol.co.za

Microbial Solutions : www.microbial.co.za


Insect Traps and Pheromones

Insect Science SA (Pty)Ltd : www.insectscience.co.za

Beneficial insects and nematodes (products available in Europe and other countries

Biological controls for use in integrated crop management to control problem pests on crops ranging from ornamental to fruit and vegetable crop production can be found on the Syngenta Bioline and Biobest websites

Syngenta BiolineBioline : www.syngenta-bioline.co.uk/ICM.htm 

Biobest Belgium : www.biobest.be


 

On this page

Insecticides / nematicides
Fungicides
Plant foods and fertilizers
Soil-inoculants

Integrated pest management

 

 

Website links to Organic certification bodies and organizations dedicated to sustainable agricultural practises

www.afrisco.net

www.organicsouthafrica.co.za

www.go-organic.co.za

www.syngenta-bioline.co.uk

www.biobest.be

Suppliers of organically certified pesticides, fertilizers and other tools authorized for use in organic farming

www.biocontrol.co.za

www.agroorganics.co.za

www.microbial.co.za

www.talborne.co.za

www.ballstraathof.co.za

www.insectscience.co.za

 Soekershof Walkabout  
 is ideal for outings of garden clubs and customised group visits. It also houses the only succulent nursery which is fully organically maintained without the use of synthetic fertilisers and other chemicals. To visit unusual Mazes & Botanical Gardens click on
http://soekershof.com

soekershof cactus

The oldest cactus at Soekershof near Robertsons in South Africa

Click on the website link below  for information on how to care for your succulent plants
http://soekershof.wordpress.com

cactus flower

 

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