Chungnam Agricultural Research Institute Develops Karui Pest Control Enhancer... 97% Insecticidal Effectiveness

The Chungnam Provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on the 7th that it has succeeded in developing an efficacy enhancer for whitefly control.

Whiteflies feed on the sap of plants such as tomatoes and cucumbers, causing them to wither and die, and their excrement leads to sooty mold disease, making them a major headache for farmers.

Recently, due to climate change and other factors, the population density of whitefly pests has increased, but there are currently no organic agricultural materials available to control them.

Since 2020, the Agricultural Research and Extension Services has been studying native Korean plants and identified components that can enhance insecticidal properties, using these to develop a dedicated efficacy enhancer for whiteflies.

This efficacy enhancer demonstrated excellent insecticidal effects, achieving 85% effectiveness after one application and 97% after two applications. Made from natural ingredients, it is harmless to humans and plants and is also effective against powdery mildew.

The Agricultural Research and Extension Services expects that the development of control methods using this efficacy enhancer will accelerate in the future.

Choi Yong-seok, head of the Agricultural Pest Team, said, "If the efficacy enhancer is commercialized, it will help solve the difficulties faced by farmers cultivating tomatoes, cucumbers, and other crops affected by whiteflies," adding, "We also plan to develop organic agricultural materials specifically for mites and thrips using this efficacy enhancer."

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