A group of researchers at the University of Florida may have found an alternative method of pest management for strawberry plants: The team decided to use an ultraviolet (UVC) light system to help prevent diseases in the plant. They found that UVC light helps in the control of Powdery Mildew, which is a fungus that...Read More

We have all been bombarded with information regarding how our actions are negatively affecting the environment. These effects have been so severe that we are changing weather patterns – resulting in GLOBAL WARMING. Even though Global Warming is a very serious issue and we have been experiencing the effects first-hand for the last 20 something...Read More

Over the last two months, we have partnered with Ingenious Faces for their flagship virtual global apprenticeship program.  Amongst other mentors such as Uber, Booking.com and Amazon, we have had the privilege of offering three graduates SMARTSENZ apprenticeships.  These apprenticeships designed by Ingenious Faces center around developing learnability and employability through workplace experience, knowledge and...Read More

Pro Life Pet Rescue is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes dogs and cats that have been left starving, abandoned or abused. Their mission is to give every rescued pet a happy home and safe haven where that pet can feel comfortable and loved. You can help Pro Life Pet Rescue by adopting...Read More

Southern Cross Schools was founded in August 2001 with the belief that nature inspires and equips children in ways that textbooks cant. The school provides a place where children can work in the natural environment and learn to love the natural wonders of the outdoors. It is a place where children can observe, interact and...Read More

Betty’s Haven is an orphanage in Nelsville, Nelspruit that provides a loving home to 18 children. On 18 November 2018, a devastating fire destroyed the building, leaving these children homeless and having to sleep in tents. On Nelson Mandela Day 2019, the SMARTSENZ® IPM team joined a number of businesses to help rebuild the orphanage....Read More

The Hlayisekani Nursing Home is a care facility in Huntington that is fully equipped with electricity and water. The Nursing Home provides 24/7 care to 70 sick and elderly residents from surrounding communities. These residents are looked after by caregiver staff and a professional nurse that is on site at all times. Our SMARTSENZ® IPM...Read More

Mketse Primary School is a Grade 1 – 7 primary school in Justicia, Mpumalanga, that is supported by a number of neighboring stakeholders, such as the private game reserves nearby. One such stakeholder, Savanna Private Game Reserve, approached the SMARTSENZ® IPM team through its non-profit organization ‘The Savanna Trust’ to assist with integrated pest management...Read More