Max Armstrong experiences on the noticed wing drosophila, which is creating vital harm to fruit crops, which has been an issue for greater than 30 years. The blueberry is a main goal for this spotted-wing fly. The reply is to convey a predatory wasp to maintain the fly. The Samba wasp lays its eggs contained in the fly and it then consumes its prey. Max shares extra particulars concerning the harm brought on by the noticed wing drosophila.
Max Armstrong’s Farm Progress America is a each day take a look at key points in agriculture. It’s produced and offered by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.
Picture: Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State College, Bugwood.org