Protect native species

A local entomologist wants surveillance heightened to protect Barbados from invasive non-endemic species. According to Ian Gibbs, Barbados is seeing new pests each year for the last few years and officials must ensure the invasive non-endemic species do not harm local helpful insects or destroy crops. Mr. Gibbs told the Morning Report that unfortunately the knowledge pool to help deal with these matters has been reduced significantly because of retirement. While those remaining are working hard, some areas need to be topped up. He added with the movement of so much cargo and people into the island now, the control mechanism must be strengthened, especially as relates to holding infested produce at the ports of entry. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre