Andrew Sheard
@hortimac.bsky.social
A passionate horticulturalist working for a world class macadamia processor in South Africa. I work with a small team of horticulturalists providing technical advice & research services to our macadamia farmers. A keen gardener & budding entomologist.
For those who don't know the Mosquito bug which mainly causes damage in cashew (also Macadamia) orchards in tropical Africa. Some pics of the bug damage in Macadamias.
February 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
For those who don't know the Mosquito bug which mainly causes damage in cashew (also Macadamia) orchards in tropical Africa. Some pics of the bug damage in Macadamias.
Happy World Soil Day. Celebrated each year on the 5 Dec. Look after our soils and they will look after us.
December 5, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Happy World Soil Day. Celebrated each year on the 5 Dec. Look after our soils and they will look after us.
Great to see that Trissolcus basalis can parasitize Boerias app eggs. Had only previously seen it parasitize Green vegetable bug & two spotted bug eggs.
December 4, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Great to see that Trissolcus basalis can parasitize Boerias app eggs. Had only previously seen it parasitize Green vegetable bug & two spotted bug eggs.
Nice close up video of a Boerias stinkbug feeding on a macadamia nut.
November 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Nice close up video of a Boerias stinkbug feeding on a macadamia nut.
First evidence of Trissolcus basalis (GreenShield) parasitizing Boerias spp eggs in South Africa #Koppert #FAC #Biocontrol
November 22, 2024 at 2:26 PM
First evidence of Trissolcus basalis (GreenShield) parasitizing Boerias spp eggs in South Africa #Koppert #FAC #Biocontrol