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XSIT

XSIT is an effective, environmentally friendly foundation of an IPM system for False Codling Moth For more information visit our website.

XSIT makes use of the sterile insect technique (SIT) methodology to suppress FCM within agricultural areas focusing on citrus, table grapes and stone fruit production in the Eastern, Western and Northern Cape Provinces of South Africa. With South Africa being the world’s second-largest citrus exporter and a zero-tolerance for phytosanitary pests in the global export market - XSIT ensures local pro

ducers can remain globally competitive by providing a platform to which an integrated pest management (IPM) programme can be overlaid. In principle, SIT is a tool which can be used in an IPM programme whereby masses of FCM are reared, sterilized, and released in areas where FCM is a problem. Our production facility is located in Citrusdal where millions of moths are reared for distribution across more than 18 000 hectares of fruit located in the Oliphants River Valley, Breeder River Valley, Hex River Valley, Gamtoos River Valley, Sundays River Valley, and Kakamas. XSIT is a highly effective organic and scientific approach to suppression of FCM, where data analysis and meticulous quality control form part of every step of the process to ensure sustained and consistent improvement of FCM suppression.

01/01/2025

🌟 ℍ𝕖𝕣𝕖’𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕒 𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕟𝕠 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣! 🌟

May 2025 bring you all your hopes and dreams, fruitful harvests, and continued success in all your endeavors. Together, let’s keep innovating, growing, and making strides toward a more sustainable future. Happy New Year from all of us at XSIT! 🥂

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from XSIT! ✨🎄
As the holiday season surrounds us with joy and gratitude, we want to thank all our growers, partners, and community for your trust and support throughout the year. Your dedication inspires us to keep delivering solutions for sustainable agriculture. 🌱May this festive season bring you and your loved ones warmth, happiness, and plenty of cherished moments. Here’s to a joyful and peaceful holiday! 🎁

17/12/2024

Accurate identification of FCM larvae is an important step in managing this pest and protecting your crops. Watch this video to learn how to recognise FCM larvae.

With XSIT, you can integrate sustainable solutions to control FCM and ensure healthier harvests. Together, let’s protect your yield! 🌱

11/12/2024

🌿 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 🌿

Harness the power of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for effective and sustainable pest management in your orchards to suppress FCM populations.

🔶 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Suppress FCM populations within your orchards using sterile moths.
🔶 𝗘𝗰𝗼-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆: Protect the environment and promote biodiversity - without using harmful chemicals for pest management.
🔶 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Ensure healthier and more marketable produce without MRL's.
🔶 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Meet international export standards and regulations.

Join us in revolutionising agricultural practices with SIT! 🌍🍊

12/11/2024

🔍 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 🌱

Effective False Codling Moth (FCM) management starts with thorough, regular scouting. By closely monitoring FCM activity, growers can take timely action to protect their crops from infestation.

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀:
✔️ Regularly check traps to monitor adult FCM populations
✔️ Inspect fruit for signs of egg-laying and larval damage
✔️ Identify and monitor any hotspots to apply targeted treatments

With consistent scouting, growers can stay ahead of FCM and maintain healthy, productive orchards. 🌿

01/10/2024

🎥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗫𝗦𝗜𝗧’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌱

Join us in managing FCM populations for sustainable agriculture. Check out our video for more insights on how XSIT does it!

29/09/2024

🌟 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗫𝗦𝗜𝗧 🌟

Since our establishment in 2007, XSIT has been proudly located in the heart of Citrusdal, equipped with a world-class production facility. We specialize in the FCM Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), offering growers an effective solution for long-term, residue-free suppression of FCM populations.

But that’s not all! Our comprehensive program includes additional services to enhance Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for a variety of crops, including citrus, table grapes, stone fruit, and other deciduous varieties.

Join us in sustainable agriculture and protecting our vital crops!🌿

26/09/2024

🌱 Exciting news! Our sterile moth releases kicked off earlier this September, and we're now fully operational for the new season to help our growers effectively manage FCM populations. 🦋✨ Curious to learn more about our innovative program and services? Click the link below to discover how we’re making sustainable agriculture a reality!

💻 https://bit.ly/4do7Iga

07/08/2024

Get your orchard signed up for the SIT programme now! 🍊🍇

For a comprehensive FCM population suppression solution, contact XSIT today to schedule a visit with our team. Secure your orchard's health and productivity with our expert assistance.

Contact us today: https://bit.ly/3akFcBF

19/07/2024

Ontmoet Christopher Kapel, ons eerste HEX-tak moniteerder in die XSIT-familie! 🌟

Christopher is gebore in Port Elizabeth, maar het grootgeword in die Bo-Vallei, De Doorns. Hy het in April 2016 by ons aangesluit as een van die eerste moniteerders in die HEX-tak en bring jare se ondervinding en kennis van 'n verskeidenheid peste na die span.

Sy loopbaan het begin met tafeldruiwe, maar hy het intussen sy kennis uitgebrei na ander vrugte en hul unieke uitdagings. Hy is passievol oor sy werk en geniet dit om in De Doorns saam met sy vrou en kinders te woon. Sy twee groot liefdes is sy familie en sport, en hy is 'n ywerige rugbyondersteuner.

Christopher waardeer die verhoudings wat hy oor die jare opgebou het en vind vreugde daarin om te sien waar hy 'n verskil kan maak.

12/07/2024

Ever wondered about the lifecycle of the False Codling Moth? 🦋 Check out this detailed breakdown! From eggs to larvae, pupae to adult moths, understanding each stage is crucial for effective pest management in your orchards. 🌿🍊

24/06/2024

𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿!

✨ Implementing good sanitation practices is a simple yet effective way to assist with preventing the spread of pests & diseases.

14/06/2024

Meet Clarissa 👋 , the QSHER Manager at our Citrusdal facility. Clarissa spent her childhood in Mpumalanga before moving to the Middle East. She returned to South Africa to attend Stellenbosch University, where she earned a BSc in Geology and an Honours Degree in Environmental Geochemistry.

Clarissa's career journey has been anything but linear, shaped by various opportunities along the way. She began her professional life as an Engineering Geologist in the Middle East. After returning to South Africa, she briefly worked as a teacher while starting her married life on a farm in a small Western Cape town.

In 2017, Clarissa joined XSIT as a Researcher. Through further studies and skill development, she transitioned into Quality, Health, and Safety, discovering her passion for the continues improvement of the company’s integrated systems.

Outside of work, she dedicates most of her time to raising her two young children.

Clarissa always strives to appreciate the little things in life and to make the most of every life phase.

10/06/2024

Check out the crop types in which our sterile moths are currently working their magic! ✨

Interested in covering your crops under the SIT programme or would like to find out more?

Get in touch with us to speak to an area representative near you.

05/06/2024

Kom ons verbind ons daartoe om ons kosbare planeet te koester. Elke volhoubare keuse en aksie dra by tot ‘n groener en gesonder môre. Kom ons maak elke dag ! 🌍💚

28/05/2024

South Africa is the second largest exporter of citrus in the world, with our export markets having a zero tolerance to phytosanitary pests and MRLs (maximum residue levels).

𝗫𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗲-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:

🛡Retaining access in current markets
🛡Optimising access conditions for existing markets
🛡Access to new markets

Get in contact with us to speak to an area representative near you.

20/05/2024

Today we celebrate our tiny yet mighty friends, the bees! 🐝

From pollinating crops to supporting biodiversity, bees play a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth. Let's commit to protecting them and their habitats by implementing sustainable agricultural practices. 🌿

Address

2 Schalk Patience Street
Citrusdal
7340

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+27229212993

Website

https://xsit.co.za/

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Videos

Accurate identification of FCM larvae is an important step in managing this pest and protecting your crops. Watch this video to learn how to recognise FCM larvae. With XSIT, you can integrate sustainable solutions to control FCM and ensure healthier harvests. Together, let’s protect your yield! 🌱 #XSIT #FCM #PestManagement #SustainableAg #CropProtection

🎥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗫𝗦𝗜𝗧’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌱 Join us in managing FCM populations for sustainable agriculture. Check out our video for more insights on how XSIT does it! #XSIT #FCM #SustainableAg #PestManagement

Get your orchard signed up for the SIT programme now! 🍊🍇 For a comprehensive FCM population suppression solution, contact XSIT today to schedule a visit with our team. Secure your orchard's health and productivity with our expert assistance. Contact us today: https://bit.ly/3akFcBF #XSIT #FCM #SIT #PhytosanitaryPest #Suppression #Biocontrol #SustainableAg

Check out the crop types in which our sterile moths are currently working their magic! ✨ Interested in covering your crops under the SIT programme or would like to find out more? Get in touch with us to speak to an area representative near you. #XSIT #SITCrops #SITProgramme #AreaWideManagement #Agriculture #SustainableFarming

Kom ons verbind ons daartoe om ons kosbare planeet te koester. Elke volhoubare keuse en aksie dra by tot ‘n groener en gesonder môre. Kom ons maak elke dag #Wêreldomgewingsdag! 🌍💚 #VolhoubareLandbou #BiologiesePesBestuur #GroenToekoms

Today we celebrate our tiny yet mighty friends, the bees! 🐝 From pollinating crops to supporting biodiversity, bees play a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth. Let's commit to protecting them and their habitats by implementing sustainable agricultural practices. 🌿 #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #Pollinators #SustainableAgriculture

Curious about how we monitor False Codling Moth populations in orchards? 🔎 Check out the video below 👇 to find out more. #XSIT #FCMMonitoring #DataDrivenApproach #HolisticApproach #SustainableAgriculture

👀 Curious about what happens behind the scenes at XSIT? Dive into our video to uncover the magic! 🎥✨ #XSITInsights #BehindTheScenes #AgriculturalMagic

👁️‍🗨️ Wondering how to spot signs of false codling moth infestation? Check out this video for essential insights! 🎥🔍 #FalseCodlingMoth #PestInfestation #WatchAndLearn

🍊🍇 The sterile insect technique works best as an area-wide technology that forms part of your integrated pest management programme. Why should you use SIT? See below ⬇️ #XSIT #SterileInsectTechnique #PestManagement #IntegratedApproach #IPM

Phytosanitary considerations are crucial for our South African growers! Understanding and managing these implications are key to ensuring healthy crops and continued market access. 🌿 #PhytosanitaryStandards #SouthAfricanGrowers #Exports

As we step into the New Year, let's welcome it with open arms! Here's to fresh opportunities, thrilling adventures, and the realisation of aspirations. Let's make each day count, embracing optimism and enthusiasm, crafting a year brimming with unforgettable moments! ✨ #NewYearWishes #FreshBeginnings