"Dr. Dina Genzola, the officer in charge of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (#OPA), said on Thursday, August 17, that they have released pest-eating bugs – coccinellid beetles (#Ladybugs) and Comperialla calaunica – in affected areas to combat the #Cocolisap infestation, which poses a threat to more than five million #Coconut trees in the province." #Philippines #BioControl

#NegrosOccidental releases bugs to combat coconut infestation in 2 cities, 2 towns
https://www.rappler.com/nation/visayas/negros-occidental-releases-ladybugs-coconut-infestation-august-2023/