Breeding natural enemies to control pests
FAST FACTS
The use of insects in the implementation of biological pest control forms an important part of any integrated pest management strategy.
Insectec in Letsitele, Limpopo, founded in 2015, has what is believed to be the largest insectary in the Southern Hemisphere.
The facility breeds two species of predatory beetle and two species of parasitic wasp.
Agricultural research and farming practices are increasingly driven by recognition of the need for sustainable agriculture and lower environmental impact. In one such example, Mahela Group, in collaboration with the Komati Fruit Group and Laeveld Sitrus, recently teamed up with a local entrepreneur in a joint venture to develop a state-of-the-art insectary situated in the town of Letsitele in Limpopo.
Founded in 2015, Insectec has expanded from a small laboratory in Tzaneen to become a leader in the production of natural
