Price: €11.00
Member Price: €0.00

Dates: annoying pests

June 21, 2022 at 10:55 AM , Der AUDITOR
Play report as audio

AHVAZ. Growers will step up spraying in Iran’s Khuzestan’s province this year. Problem is that spider mites tend to create extensive damage as they feed on unripe dates. Producers act quickly as soon as the weather gets warm in late May and are busy securing their palm groves against this and other pests right through until early August.

Spraying and other means

Warm weather coupled with hot and dry winds provide excellent conditions for spider mites, which are locally called “Ghobar”. The problem with these and other pests is not only that they spread quickly but also that they extract syrup from the fruits and leaves, which leaves the fruit skins dry and reduces the sweetness, size and nutritional value of the dates. Growers need to be cautious in spraying the groves as chemical pesticides not only kill spider mites but also other beneficial insects that help to control their spread.

View related articles

Go to the News Overview
Dried Fruit
Jul 9, 2025
SANTIAGO/SACRAMENTO. EU countries have significantly reduced their prune imports compared to last year. In California, the fruit are developing on the trees and Chilean farmers are busy with winter maintenance on their plantations.
Nuts
Jul 9, 2025
MANILA. Although the coconut market continues to face considerable hurdles, prices for desiccated coconuts and coconut oil are proving surprisingly resilient. The Philippine government wants to support the industry.
Dried Fruit
Jul 8, 2025
AYDIN. Market players in the Turkish province of Aydin are satisfied with how the pollination period has progressed so far. The weather in the coming months will show whether the positive outlook can be fulfilled.
Dried Fruit
Jul 8, 2025
MANISA. While the extent of frost damage to the apricot market is quite clear, the exact impact on sultana production in Manisa still seems somewhat unclear. This is also reflected in prices.