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Prickly pear mealybug destroys up to 80% of plants

Cyprus September 3, 2026 at 12:47

The prickly pear mealybug has caused devastating losses in Cyprus, destroying up to 80% of plants in some affected areas, while the Department of...

Cyprus prickly pear infestation wipes out summer favourite

Life August 15, 2025 at 12:00

Cyprus will go without prickly pears this summer, as a widespread Cyprus prickly pear infestation has devastated the island’s crops. The fruit, a staple...

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International September 14, 2026 at 13:56

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