Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A tiny pest is creating a major threat for Belize’s sugar industry. Mealybugs are spreading through cane fields in the north, weakening plants and putting already-declining yields at further risk. Today, industry stakeholders took the media into the fields to show how they are fighting the infestation. With labor shortages adding to the pressure, officials warn that the sector must act quickly to prevent even greater losses.
A tiny pest is creating a major threat for Belize’s sugar industry. Mealybugs are spreading through cane fields in the north, weakening plants and putting already-declining yields at further risk. Today, industry stakeholders took the media into the fields to show how they are fighting the infestation. With labor shortages adding to the pressure, officials warn that the sector must act quickly to prevent even greater losses.
