Producers turn to biological control in yerba mate

According to the Conjunctural Information, released by Emater/RS-Ascar this Thursday (1), the yerba mate crop is facing high infestation of ampola in the administrative region of Soledade. There are also records of the occurrence of the yerba mate borer, which has required management actions by the producers. According to the survey, bioinsumo-based products have been showing positive results in pest control. Emater/RS-Ascar informs that inputs formulated with Beauveria bassiana, a fungus used in biological control, are also being used. For the control of ampola, tests are underway with azaractin-based products. In the market, the values paid to the producer ...