Sterile Insect Technique Shows Promise Against Asian Citrus Psyllid

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With no known treatment for citrus greening disease, researchers are evaluating myriad control techniques for the insect that spreads it, the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri). A new study shows early evidence that the classic sterile insect technique could be an effective strategy to manage the invasive citrus pest. [Read more]

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