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Silent Killer Under Blueberry Roots | Raleigh News
A silent underground menace has been revealed: a newly identified longhorn beetle, Prionus imbricornis, is silently destroying blueberry farms in North Carolina by feeding on roots for years before symptoms appear. Growers often blamed disease or nutrient issues, but DNA sequencing finally pinpointed the culprit. With no existing pesticides for this beetle, scientists are racing to test larval-targeting treatments and pheromone traps—while also puzzling over why drought might be making blueberries more vulnerable to this pest, which normally prefers hardwoods. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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