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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, a significant pest affecting commercial fruit crops worldwide. The author traces the insect's destructive journey from its discovery in the Azores through its spread to the shores of Australia, Africa, and the Americas. Drawing upon years of scientific research, the author details the Fly's life cycle, favored host fruits, and the diverse methods of control used against it. Amidst the global fight against this pest, Hawaii's unique host conditions and abundance of fruit trees fostered the fly's proliferation. Despite extensive efforts at control, the fly's adaptability and the sheer number of host plants have made eradication exceedingly difficult. The book concludes that Hawaii serves as a cautionary tale of the need for vigilant quarantine measures and ongoing research in the face of such invasive species. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781390382433_0
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