All three countries are deploying the use of parasitoids, in addition to phytosanitary management measures with Burundi having released the same parasitoids in 2021. Rwanda so far has the highest infestation and is thought to be the source of the infestation in Uganda because the mango mealybug was first detected there. “So far FAO has learned lessons from West Africa and here together with IITA and NARO the team is working to eradicate the infestation before it spreads to other parts of Uganda”. According to the minister, he is hopeful that the infestation will be curbed “We are arresting it early. In East Africa, the mango mealybug pest is in the 3 countries of Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda. Apart from mangos, they can spread to other crops and over 100 plant species.įAO Country Rep giving his remarks at the event The Mango mealybug, an insect pest that originated in India, in Africa, was first reported in Benin (West Africa) but has now affected 11 African countries.
We are sure that we shall be able to contain this pest to only this area.” The biological control comes 11 months after the first infestation was sighted in Ntungamo border district close to Rwanda. We thank NARO, IITA, FAO, and experts from MAAIF for the good work. “Am pleased that FAO and IITA have brought this technology here and our capacity has been built to deploy the biological agent. Our country has been invaded by a new pest the Mango Mealybug”. “Today we are launching a solution to one of the challenges of pests and diseases. Speaking at Sofia Ward in Mirama Hills Town Council, where the Mango mealybug infestation was noticed in November 2019, the Minister observed that the farmers are facing challenges such as pests and diseases, climate change, and effects of wetland degradation, which the Government is addressing one by one.
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