BigSis trials indicate chemical-free path for SWD control

UK trials of a biological and chemical-free technique for the control of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in soft-fruit crops have shown how it can outperform insecticides when used in commercial conditions, according to the manufacturer.

Developed by British start-up BigSis, the system, which uses an updated version of the sterile insect technique (SIT), reportedly reduced numbers of

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