The Association of Farmers and Livestock Breeders of the Canary Islands (Asaga Canarias Asaja) endorses a comprehensive agroecological system” for controlling the infestation of the Guatemalan potato moth (Tecia solanivora). Trials of this product in two plots in the midlands of Tenerife show that it reduces incidence by 70% to 99%.
The mixture is based on the application of diatomaceous earth (derived from fossilized algae) along with Neem oil (from the Neem tree in Myanmar) and potassium soap. The trials were conducted in two open-air farms in the south (Fasnia) and north (San Juan de la Rambla). This system is the result of the research work of the Environmental Health technician, Eduardo López Delgado, over four years.
The group that brings together farmers and breeders is requesting “institutional support” to further refine the project, improve results, and encourage producers to test its effectiveness.
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