By Minette Karsten The 23rd Congress of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa (ESSA) took place in Stellenbosch between 12 and 14 July 2023. The congress was organised by a team of entomologists at Stellenbosch University (Profs. Pia Addison, John…
By Elise-Marie Steenkamp The Cape honeybee might have global celebrity status in the insect world, but there are many challenges to secure the future of this “famous bee variety” and sustain its contribution as an apex pollinator in the Western…
It is that time of year when pollinators work hard to ensure a successful production season. Dr Nanike Esterhuizen, Hortgro Science Crop Protection Applied Researcher, shares answers to questions she regularly receives about pollination. How important are pollinators to the…