A few words on how this spray is generated and why the #beetle is not harmed in the process:

Hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide are secreted by specialized glands and stored in a tank. Other glands produce catalyst enzymes such as catalases and peroxidases. 1/7

https://twitter.com/MalekRobert/status/1512447713815711750

When the contents of the two glands are mixed, oxygen forms and in turn reacts with hydroquinone to convert it to benzoquinone. Pressure due to the buildup of oxygen then causes the hot mixture of water and benzoquinone to be expelled. 2/7

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda is an invasive insect pest that is native to south America. It is spreading across the world and was recently reported in neighboring Syria. Why is this a big deal?
@Ibrakhim_Aya @MouhanedD @souhad_16 @TSerhal
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.111… Via natural flight and through the movement of infested goods, this pest has now spread to the US, to most African countries, to south east Asia and Australia, wreacking havoc along the way.

When planning on starting your small garden, certain simple measures may turn out to be beneficial on the long run.
Let's go through some of them 👇

#agrinerds
@Ibrakhim_Aya @MouhanedD @souhad_16 Design you soil beds in a way that permits an ease of access and maintenance. Whether you're using raised beds or direct soil cropping, keep in mind that you will have to walk through them for inspection, pruning, harvesting...

We are supposed to preserve our natural biodiversity, especially that which concerns natural enemies of insects that are harmful to our crops, oak trees and pine groves.
But when an insect becomes a public nuisance and invades people's houses, dealing with it becomes tricky.

https://twitter.com/alextohme/status/1261249844410306561

Calosoma beetles feed on the pine processionary moth (دودة الصندل) and on the gypsy moth which causes severe defoliation of oak forests. In the early 1900s Calosoma beetles were mass released to control the above-mentioned pests in Minnesota and in other places.

As Nadine pointed out, ToBRFV (Tomato brown rugose fruit virus) is indeed an emerging disease that threatens the Lebanese tomato cultivation, both greenhouse and field grown tomatoes.

https://twitter.com/ELKHOURYNADINE/status/1240640191544639488

It has already been reported in neighboring countries such as Jordan, Turkey and Italy, all countries with which we have strong commercial links, especially with regard to agricultural products and produce (seeds, plants, fruits and vegetables...)