Tighten management of coconut blackhead pests in Vietnam

Other Fresh Coconut

Fruits

Regulation & Compliances

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

Published Mar 28, 2024

Tridge summary

Ben Tre province in Vietnam has been grappling with a severe infestation of coconut blackhead worms, affecting over 122 hectares of coconut trees in the first three months of 2024. To combat this, local authorities and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have employed biological control methods, notably releasing over 162 million parasitic wasps, showing significant success in controlling the pest. Despite these efforts, fluctuating weather has led to the pest's recurrence in some areas. An official dispatch from Mr. Nguyen Minh Canh, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, has called for increased coordination and the promotion of integrated pest management practices, including the breeding and release of parasitic bees. The government is also exploring advanced biological and sustainable solutions in collaboration with academic institutions to address this issue.

Disclaimer: The above summary was generated by a state-of-the-art LLM model and is intended for informational purposes only. It is recommended that readers refer to the original article for more context.

Original content

Blackhead worms show signs of increasing again. From the beginning of the year until now, coconut blackhead worms have shown signs of increasing rapidly in Ben Tre province. According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of this province, in the first 3 months of 2024, the area of coconut newly infected with blackhead worm is 122.45 hectares. People promptly reported to local authorities and received assistance in handling the matter. Ms. Dang Thi Chau in Tan Thanh Ha hamlet, Tan Trung commune (Mo Cay Nam district, Ben Tre) has 8,000 square meters of specialized coconut trees. A few months ago, the family discovered that the coconut garden was seriously infected with blackhead worms with over 100 infected trees. Thanks to notifying the local authorities, her family's coconut garden was supported in releasing parasitic wasps to prevent the worms from spreading around. Up to now, this coconut garden has shown signs of recovery. According to Ms. Duong Thi My Trang, ...

Source: Agriculture