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3 September 2025
In Saquarema, Brazil, on September 3, 2025, an image shows a bell pepper plant (Capsicum annuum), widely used as a seasoning in Brazil, being attacked by the pest known as Tropical Mite or Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus). This pest damages the leaves, causing deformation, holes, and inhibiting the growth of the plant and its fruits. It represents a major threat and financial loss for farmers.
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