Top Pages and Articles for 'Pests, Weeds & Diseases'
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Invasive Pests
These Pests Can Hide In Healthy-Looking Plants And Plant Products Continue »
Frosty Pod Rot of Cocoa
Frosty Pod Rot is a disease of cocoa and is caused by the fungus, Moniliophthora roreri. The disease is confined to Central and South America. It first appeared in Columbia... Continue »
Cassava Hornworm
The Cassava Hornworm, Erinnyis ello is a pest of cassava and is native to tropical America. It has been recorded in Central America, the Caribbean, Florida (USA), Brazil, Columbia and... Continue »
Controlling Bachac and Biting Ants in Citric Orchards
Bachacs are one of the most destructive insect pests of citrus in Trinidad. They damage leaves in mature trees which can reduce yield. Severe infestations can lead to the death... Continue »
WTO SPS Enquiry Point
The WTO SPS Enquiry Point is essentially an Internet site where enquiries about Trinidad and Tobago’s agricultural health and food safety requirements/legislation and changes that can affect trade are published... Continue »
The Plant Pathology Unit
The Plant Pathology Unit is responsible for the diagnosis and management of plant disease. It conducts research in the field of Plant Pathology and develops Integrated Pest Management Protocols. It... Continue »
The Entomology Unit
The Entomology Unit is responsible for the diagnosis and management of plant pest. It conducts research in the field of Entomology and develops Integrated Pest Management Protocols. It also offers... Continue »
The Surveillance Unit
In fulfilment of Trinidad and Tobago’s obligation as a Member of the WTO and adherence to the WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement, under the article on Transparency a Surveillance Unit... Continue »
Plant Quarantine Service
The Plant Quarantine Service provides the first line of defense in pest surveillance that is, preventing the entry of pest into Trinidad and Tobago. It protects Trinidad and Tobago’s borders... Continue »
The Pest Risk Analysis Unit
In fulfillment of Trinidad and Tobago’s obligation as a Member of the WTO and adherence to the WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement, under the article on Transparency a Pest Risk... Continue »
Hot Line Contact – Pest
Request can be made via Agricultural Extension Offices or directly to the Research Division Continue »
Pest and disease diagnoses
A range of services are offered, including: Disease identification Pest identification Pest management advice How to access this service Request can be made via Agricultural Extension Offices or directly to... Continue »
