Antoinette Paula Malan

Woolly apple aphids are destructive pests, threatening South Africa’s apple-growing industry. Westend61/Getty Images

Fungi to the rescue: South African scientists use innovative approach to protect apple trees

Six fungi species were tested and three were found fast and effective at infecting and destroying woolly apple aphids.
Locust sits on a wheat stalk. Eduard Korniyenko/Reuters

Pesticides are not the only way to deal with our biggest food competitor: insects

Insects have been in a feature in agriculture since the end of the 19th century. Using a combination of new and old control methods is the best way to deal with our food competitors.

Contact Antoinette for

  • General
  • Research collaboration