The Mediterranean fruit fly lays eggs that hatch into maggots inside fruit. Officials plan to halt population growth by dropping millions of sterile male flies over the affected region.
Tag: Agriculture Department
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Federal Firefighters Face Steep Pay Cuts
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In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are On the Prowl
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Tyson and Perdue Are Facing Child Labor Investigations
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Divided Over Money and Policy, House G.O.P. Punts on Spending Bill
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