Tiny insect devastates Tunisia's prickly pear industry

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Published Jul 24, 2024

Once a vibrant green, the prickly pears in Tunisia are now a dull gray owing to the cochineal insect that is wreaking havoc on the harvests. The insect sucks the sap from the cactus pads, eventually killing the plant and a chunk of Tunisia’s economy.

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