Brazil: Management of the cupuaçu fruit borer is the topic of a course in a rural area of Manaus

The cultivation of cupuaçu tree brings perspectives of economic advantages for the farmers, however it faces some problems for its expansion and one of them is the pest caused by the insect fruit borer (Conotrachelus sp.). To present information in order to help farmers and technicians to face this problem, Embrapa Amazônia Ocidental is holding the course "Management of the cupuaçu fruit borer", on June 22. The fruit borer causes damage to the fruits that make the commercialization of cupuaçu unfeasible. The insect has great reproductive potential and has spread among crops. The abandonment of areas affected by the pest and the lack of eradication of infested fruits contributes to the continuity of the pest cycle. Given this situation, the purpose of the course is to make farmers aware of the characteristics of the pest, the forms of dissemination, the damage caused and the proper management to avoid infestation. The program includes technical guidelines on the cultivation of ...