FL Utilizing Proactive Steps to Prevent Medfly Outbreak

Randall Weiseman August 27, 2012 Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Paul Hornby, with USDA APHIS explains how they are utilizing the sterile insect technique as the key component to their Mediterranean Fruit Fly Preventive Release Program.

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