In Tunisia, the Red Cochineal still threatens prickly pears

The Red Mealybug continues to wreak havoc worldwide. In Tunisia, the threat still hangs over Prickly Pears. A silent scourge threatens prickly pears in Tunisia. The red mealybug, a formidable pest, attacks cacti, causing deformation and drying of the plants, as well as considerable losses for farmers. For a year, Tunisian agriculture has been waging a fierce fight to contain the spread of the Red Cochineal on ...