Sterile fly releases and other programs helped keep the state free of Medflies for 12 years prior to a current infestation, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry spokesperson Denise Feiber says in the first report. Download Audio Feiber tells how the sterile fly program works in the second report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage …

Growers are concerned by the Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak in Palm Beach County but have faith that state and federal agriculture officials will eradicate the infestation, Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows says. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers in this interview says growers who watch field demonstrations often try new techniques back in their own groves. Sometimes, he says, they get better results than professional researchers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.