There is a problem for Chocolate production across the world it is reported. The bugs in the form of virus are eating the trees which produce Cacao beans.
Life becomes disturbing if there is no chocolate for the kids and also some elders in the future. Mealy bugs have several ways of movement, including moving from canopy to canopy, being carried by ants or blown by the wind,” .
“What we needed to do was create a model for cacao growers so they could know how far away they could safely plant vaccinated trees from unvaccinated trees to prevent the spread of the virus while keeping costs manageable for these small farmers.”
“While still experimental, these models are exciting because they would help farmers protect their crops while helping them achieve a better harvest.
“This is good for the farmers’ bottom line, as well as our global addiction to chocolate.
