VOICED : Tunisia fights palm killing bugs threatening its dates

The video discusses the red palm Weevil, a small but potent insect from Asia, which has infected many trees in Tunis. To combat this, trees are treated with chemicals and monitored to prevent the Weevil from spreading to southern date-producing regions. Tunisia's date production is economically significant, generating €200 million annually. Despite the Weevil's presence since 2011, authorities are confident in their control measures, including pheromone traps, to protect the agricultural sector.

What is the first step in controlling the spread of the red palm weevil?

• Using pheromone traps

• Treating trees for 24 to 48 hours

• Chopping down infected trees

• Injecting trees with a chemical product

How much revenue does Tunisia generate from date exports annually?

• €200 million

• €250 million

• €150 million

• €100 million

Which region produced more than 50,000 tons of dates this year?

• Sousse

• Kabili

• Tozer

• Greater Tunis

When were the red palm weevils first spotted in Tunisia?

• 2009

• 2015

• 2011

• 2013

What strategy is being used to prevent the spread of the red palm weevil?

• Systematic monitoring

• Increased pesticide use

• Importing natural predators

• Genetic modification of trees