Wasp Warfare: Indonesia's Fight Against Mealybugs

The video discusses the importance of cassava in Indonesia, highlighting its role as a key crop for both livelihoods and food supply. To combat a mealybug infestation threatening cassava, parasitic wasps are introduced as a biological control method. Although this approach has been successful in Africa and Thailand, it poses risks to Indonesia's ecosystem. The video explores these risks and the potential for success, emphasizing the need for careful management to ensure ecological balance.

How have similar methods been applied in other countries, and what were the outcomes?

What will happen to the wasps after they have completed their role in controlling the mealybug population?