date:Jul 01, 2013
, although in Madeira the insects have also been detected, pointed out Benito.
The pest originated in sub-Saharan Africa and the manner in which it arrived to the archipelago is unknown, although some speculate that it did via a non-inspected fruit batch introduced in the islands.
To fight the insect, phytosanitary products are used, which plantation owners must regularly alternate to prevent the insect from growing resistant, explained the biologist.