Hawaii's Avocado Farmers Are Bracing For A New Threat
The avocado lace bug has burst onto orchards, causing reduced yields, smaller fruit size and an increase in blemished fruit that can't be sold.
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Why palm trees are dying in San Diego County
The South American palm weevil is infesting trees in the San Diego area. Author: Shawn Styles (Weather) Updated: 8:42 PM PST January 25, 2021 SAN DIEGO — Canary Island Palms are dying across San Diego County. Scientists said it's from a weevil infestation. "It's estimated that 10,000 palms have been killed by the South American palm weevil," said Mark Hoddle. Hoddle is with UC Riverside. He described how the weevils attack. "These long nose weevils use it to drill holes and then lay their eggs in the tunnel," said Hoddle. The creatures first arrived in San Di...
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