VOICED : Un ejercito contra un insecto en Honduras

The video discusses the threat posed by the pine beetle in Honduras, which has destroyed 400,000 hectares of pine forests. Experts are using plant-based insecticides and other methods to control the beetle, which acts like a cancer on trees. The beetle's proliferation is exacerbated by high temperatures and droughts linked to El Niño. Experts warn of a long-term ecological catastrophe, with recovery taking up to 50 years.

What is the primary method being used to combat the pine beetle infestation in Honduras?

• Operation of scorched earth

• Genetic modification of trees

• Introducing natural predators

• Using chemical pesticides

How does the pine beetle primarily affect trees?

• By spreading a fungal disease

• By laying eggs in the bark

• By cutting off water supply

• By consuming the leaves

What environmental condition has contributed to the rapid increase in the pine beetle population?

• Heavy rainfall

• High humidity

• Cold temperatures

• Drought caused by El Niño

How long is it estimated to take for the affected forest areas to recover?

• 40 to 50 years

• 30 to 40 years

• 20 to 30 years

• 10 to 20 years

What percentage of Honduras' forest is made up of pine trees with potential for timber?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%