ZAMBOANGA CITY: The invasive species of coconut scale insects has reached Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines and agriculture officials here expressed alarm over the infestation that is threatening not only coconuts but also other fruit trees.

Dr. Carlito Robares, chief of the Crop Division of the Zamboanga City Agriculture Office, on Friday said the infestation has affected the village of Baluno, with the insects attacking not only coconuts but also fruit trees such as lanzones (Lansium domesticum).

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