An organic oil spray proven to eradicate coconut scale insects (CSI) in 48 hours has been developed and is being used in heavily affected areas in Batangas.
CropGuard, developed by ChemRez Technologies Inc. and distributed by Sinochem Crop Protection Philippines, Inc., has been registered with the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority (FPA) and has been granted emergency use approval. Its efficiency was tested in Calabarzon areas and Basilan, where there was heavy infestation of Aspidiotus rigidus (also known as coconut scale insects).
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