Oliva released 10,000 predatory insects of the cotonet in 10 hectares of citrus fruits

The Department of Agriculture of Oliva has carried out a controlled release of the Cryptoleamus montrouzieri predatory insect in 10 hectares of citrus fields in the municipality of Oliva to deal with the cotonet pest that is affecting this municipality.

The Councilor for Agriculture, Miquel Doménech, received 10,000 specimens of Cryptoleamus -a voracious and highly effective predator of different pests- to continue with their biological control project, without using insecticides or toxins. The councilor thanked the different groups and agricultural associations that support the project and announced that there will be future releases.

Source: saforguia.com 

Publication date: Wed 29 Sep 2021