Gradually the leaves of coconut palms are returning to bright green and blossoms are beginning to protrude. These are promising signs that the Red Palm Mite pest that wreaked havoc over the coconut industry for months is being defeated. This is according to the National Agricultural Research & Extension Institute (NAREI).Government in December 2015 injected some $49M to purchase chemicals and other materials to fight against the pest in all the affected coconut producing Regions. This support came following a meeting between the Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder and farmers.In addition,NHL Jerseys China, Extension Officers of NAREI have increased their presence on the ground, offering technical support and monitoring the situation. NAREI said that thus far, over 540 farmers have received chemicals and requisite training involving the treatment of infected plants.The presence of the pest was first observed in July 2013 on the island of Wakenaam, Region Three. Following the discovery of the Mite on the island, NAREI immediately conducted a trial to determine the appropriate means of control.In October 2013, NAREI assembled a team to treat the coconut palms and quarantined the island to restrict the invasive species. Between October 2013 and December 2014 over 50,000 coconut palms were treated on the island by injecting the chemical into each tree.Also, preventative measures were taken in neighbouring Region Two. But,Wholesale China Jerseys, those efforts did not stop the pest from reaching the Pomeroon and other farming communities on the Essequibo Coast. In fact, even with advisories informing farmers about the outbreak in Wakenaam, not many were prepared for the devastating effects of the pest.Dennis Cox is one of the many coconut farmers in the Pomeroon (the largest coconut producing area) whose farm had been affected by the Red Palm Mite. For months Cox observed the drastic changes in his farm; tree branches had become brown and no blossoms were visible.Farmers in the area were trying different remedies but to no avail.Finally, owing to an advisory broadcast via the radio,Cheap Jerseys, Cox became aware of the Red Palm Mite. Fortunately,Cheap Jerseys From China, Extension Officers visited the area and Cox’s conclusion was proven to be accurate-his farm was infested with the Red Palm Mite.He benefited from Government’s assistance package. Today, Cox’s coconut farm, which is his only means of earning an income,NFL Jerseys Discount, is in the recovery stage. He is looking forward to a good harvest but will continue to be vigilant for the Red Palm Mite.He is aware that the farms in the Pomeroon are at a great risk of being infested by the Red Palm Mite owing to the large number of unattended plantations. However, Cox is of the view that the training farmers were exposed to would enable them to swiftly respond to any future attacks of the Red Palm Mite.Like Cox,Cheap Jerseys, Randolph Garraway is keeping a watchful eye on his coconut farm, spanning some 15-acres. The effects of the Red Palm Mite on Garraway’s farm were not devastating since NAREI responded timely.According to Garraway, had it not been for NAREI’s intervention his farm would have been destroyed by the Red Palm Mite.“NAREI came and nick of time…I applied the chemicals and for two months now the trees are normal…the plants are getting green…I am thankful for the assistance because I couldn’t afford to purchase the chemicals,” He said.Coconut palms that were treated?are showing significant reduction in the Red Palm Mite population. Farmers need to be vigilant and take precautionary measures to ensure their farms continue to be Mite free. The pest is easily transmitted by the air from affected areas to areas that are not affected.