The Regional Ministry of Agriculture has detected the spread of the pest. Scirtothrips dorsalis in 48 municipalities in the Valencia region, endangering essential crops such as citrus fruits, peppers and tomatoes. To contain its advance, compulsory phytosanitary measures have been imposed, but farmers are calling for financial support to deal with the damage.
This thrips species, identified in Spain in 2016, attacks young leaves, flowers and fruits in formation, causing significant economic losses. The Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) has requested urgent aid and a specific strategy to combat this disease. Scirtothrips dorsalis and other similar pests affecting agricultural production.
See all the measures taken and the impact of Scirtothrips dorsalis in the original news of Agronews Comunitat Valenciana.
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