Authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) informed that the climatic conditions foreseen for the coming months are associated with the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon.

Crhoy.com reviews that "... According to previous experiences, in cases of drought in the Central and North Pacific, there have been problems with the increase of field rat and flying lobster that affect a wide variety of crops."

See "Agrochemicals market figures up to 1st Semester"

The article adds that "... In addition, insects increase in crops such as melon and watermelon, which are mainly attacked by thrips, aphids and whiteflies. Also, populations of the psyllid Diaphorina citri, vector of Huanglongbing, a disease known as citrus HLB or Yellow Dragon, could be increased."

On the other hand, the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) reported that in December it began to release Orius insidiosus, a beneficial insect predator of thrips, a pest that affects several crops.

See SFE press release.

Source: Crhoy.com

Interested in detailed data on Central America's agriculture industry?

Contact us:

Your message has been sent. We will contact you shortly.

Name*

Last Name*

Email:*

Telephone (Country):*

Company:*

Title:*

Size of the Company:* Choose one... Less than 100 employees Between 100 and 500 Between 500 and 2500 More than 2500

Industry:* -None- Agro Alimentos y bebidas Construcción e infraestructura Banca y finanzas Farmacéutica y salud Servicios Retail Automotriz Energía y minería Química y plástico Bienes Raíces Educación Bienes de consumo Industria y manufactura Transporte y logística Telecomunicaciones Administración pública

Yes, I want to receive a call from a salesperson*

Comments:*  

this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's privacy policy and terms of service.

Need assistance? Contact us

(506) 4001-6423

More on this topic

Crop Pests: El Salvador on Alert

January 2021

After reports of flying locusts entering Guatemala from the border area with the Yucatan, Mexico, Salvadoran authorities have declared themselves on alert because of the threat they could represent to local crops.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) is prepared to face the threat of a flying locust (Schistocerca piceifrons piceifrons) that could cause damage or loss to crops in our territory, details an official statement dated January 12, 2021.

Crops: El Salvador Confirms Plague Presence

July 2020

The government has confirmed the presence of the devouring locust in the state of nymph in the Costa Azul hamlet in the municipality of Tecoluca, department of San Vicente.

In early July, the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA) alerted Central American authorities to the possible outbreaks of Schistocerca piceifrons Walker (Central American Devouring Locust).

Phytosanitary Emergency Over Pests in Bananas

December 2013

In Costa Rica there has been an increase in the incidence Diaspis boisduvalii and Pseudococcus elisae mealybug in crops on the Atlantic slope.

From a press release by the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE):

The State Phytosanitary Service of the Ministry of Agriculture has declared a national emergency for the term of one year, due to increasing populations with the Diaspis boisduvalii and Pseudococcus elisae mealybug which are causing severe damage to banana crops. It is estimated that the impact has affected about 24 thousand hectares, according to data provided by CORBANA and the National Commission of Musaceae.

Virus Outbreak in Costa Rican Citrus

February 2011

Health Services reported the presence of a small outbreak of a plague known as "Yellow Dragon."

The outbreak of the plague known as huanglongbing (HLB) was detected on a farm near the border with Nicaragua.

The State Health Service (SFE), from the Ministry of Agriculture, "announced that it will take urgent preventive measures, such as the establishment of a four-mile cordon around the affected farm to prevent the disease from spreading," says Prensalibre.com.