Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Drones Prove Optimal in Spreading Gall Insects to Control Invasive Trees in Hawai‘i

A large drone is positioned on a grassy field, with a long pole attached. At the end of the pole, there are yellow tubes containing leaves infested with gall insects, used for biological control of strawberry guava. The drone sits on an orange landing pad.

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Researchers in Hawai‘i are using aerial drones to drop the gall insect Tectococcus ovatus into the canopy of invasive strawberry guava trees. A new study shows drones are advantageous over other methods for getting the insects into the trees, such as poles or slingshots. [Read more]

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