sentences:  The best time to harvest leaves varies, although most locals seem to agree that one should harvest when the moon is in "menguante" (after the full moon), usually anywhere from 3 to 15 days.Most also agree that this is because natural pesticides found in the "Manicaria saccifera" are released at this time and prevent insects from damaging the roofing.In order to thatch a roof certain steps must be taken.