Argentina: INTA warns about a disease that harms beekeeping in Entre Rios

Published 2021년 11월 5일

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The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) has issued a warning about an unusual disease affecting bee colonies in the eastern region of Entre Ríos, particularly around the Uruguay River. The disease is linked to a surge in the population of the leafhopper Epormenis cestri, which feeds on the sap of native Uruguay River coast species and tributary stream vegetation. This pest is causing depopulation and death in bee colonies, with a lack of larvae in brood nests. INTA has urged bee keepers to inspect their hives for signs of the leafhopper and to report any depopulated hives to INTA Concordia.

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In the last hours, the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) reported on a disease that is characterized by a marked absence of larvae in the brood nests, depopulation and even the death of bee colonies. In this case, according to INTA, "a peak of the nymph population of the leafhopper Epormenis cestri" is expected in the coming days in this eastern region of Entre Ríos, especially on the coast of the Uruguay River. The Agricultural Experiment Station of the INTA of Concordia explained that the cicada feeds on the sap of native species from the coast of the Uruguay River and tributary streams. Likewise, "in association with the riparian vegetation, they are the cause of the evil of the river," said the entity, so it asked those who have hives to check the brood chambers "where nymphs of this leafhopper are observed." In this context, in ...

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