Assessing the Efficiency of the Sterile Insect Technique for the Control of the Cocoa Pod Borer
Project Type
Technical Cooperation ProjectProject Code
RAS5086
Approved Date
1 January 2020Project Status
ActiveParticipating Countries
Malaysia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New GuineaObjectives
To develop and transfer the sterile insect technique as part of an integrated pest management approach to control populations of the cocoa pod borer conopomorpha cramerella in infested areas, and to prevent further establishment/infestation in areas where the pest is absent.