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It’s A Bug-Eat-Bug World: UF Researcher Imports Wasps From Caribbean To Control Destructive Root Weevils In Florida

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — When it comes to stopping one of the most destructive insect pests in Florida, it’s a bug-eat-bug world.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Thursday, December 27, 2001.

Plastics May Replace Chemicals As Plant Growth Regulators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To help commercial nurseries keep plants uniform in size, University of Florida researchers are testing colored plastic films that filter out growth- promoting light waves.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, December 12, 2001.