The Ministry of Agriculture in the Dominican Republic has issued a temporary prohibition on certain crops in Sábana Yegua, Azua, to manage whitefly and thrips infestations. This measure affects crops such as industrial tomatoes, onions, and beans, which are highly susceptible to these pests. The ban is part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, implemented through resolution RES-MARD-2024-9, and remains in effect from July 1 to September 30.
The restricted crops include eggplant, melon, cucumber, watermelon, okra, various chili peppers, pumpkin, and cotton, affecting regions like Estebanía, Arroyo Colorado, Las Yayas, and Pueblo Viejo. The objective is to disrupt the pests' life cycles, thereby securing local agricultural production.
Rosa Lazala, Director of the Department of Plant Health, stated, "Last year's successful green bean harvest serves as evidence of the program's efficacy."
Source: Dominican Today
