Grenada protects soursop from a new pest (English, Level A1)

Farmers grow soursop in Grenada for sale locally.
The soursop fruit is used for food and drinks.
Soursop brings important income for many farmers.
A small sucking insect now harms many trees.
Farmers sprayed and pruned the affected trees.
Many farms asked for more help from others.
Experts move helpful insects between different fields.
Training helps farmers to spot tiny insects.
People hope that continued help will protect the crop.

Difficult words

soursop — a green tropical fruit with soft flesh

soursop fruit

insect — small animal with six legs

insects

spray — put liquid on plants to kill pests

sprayed

prune — cut parts of a plant to help growth

pruned

income — money people get from work or sales

protect — keep something safe from harm

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