scientist Matthew Pilar Valencia has developed a new technology for control of red palm weevil.
consists of applying a paint on the top of the palm trees to prevent infestation of females of this insect.
The experimental development of this painting is supported by the Research Institute (IVIA).
With just two applications of paint a year on the surface can prevent the impairment in healthy palms. The paint containing polymeric microcapsules biocides to control the red palm weevil and other insects.
IVIA trials have demonstrated the efficacy of the product.
researcher Pilar Mateo has developed other formulations that are used to reduce the incidence and prevent other insect-borne diseases such as Chagas disease, malaria in American Indian populations and a plague of scorpions in Africa and Central America . Pilar Mateo holds the honorary title of ambassador of the Guarani people.
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