المملكة: “Protection” for palm farmers: Delaying bagging of the stems threatens the crop with the pollen weevil
The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases recommended «Prevention» Farmers need to bag the female stems with perforated paper bags immediately after pollination, to protect the fruits from damage by the “pollen weevil.”
The center explained that this preventive measure targets Protecting fruits in the “hababuk” stage from pecking and digging caused by the larvae, which prevents their fall and preserves the safety of the stems and plumes from tunnels and insect feces.
He explained that using exclusively perforated paper bags ensures ideal ventilation of the stems, and protects them from direct sun damage and birds, without affecting the vital processes and natural growth of newly set fruits.
The importance of combating the weevil. Pollen
Weqaa pointed out that combating the pollen weevil at this stage is of utmost economic importance, as it prevents the transformation of The pesthas reached an epidemic state that leads to the flowering buds being completely emptied of the crop.
The Center stressed the necessity of adhering to the approved technical timing for bagging coinciding with the end of the “sprouting” season, to ensure the highest quality levels of dates and reduce the loss resulting from early insect infestations.
These recommendations come within the integrated pest management strategy implemented by the Center, to enhance food security and support the sustainability of the palm sector, which includes more than 33 million Palm tree in the Kingdom.
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