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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Frankenflies to battle pests: Scientists to launch thousands of GM insects into fields as alternative to chemicals

Scientists to launch thousands of GM insects into fields as alternative to chemicals | Mail Online: "Thousands of GM insects developed by British scientists are set to be the first released into fields in Europe as an alternative to chemical pesticides.

Diamond back moth Plutella xylostella moth on Chinese cabbage leaf

The plan is to release a large number of genetically modified olive flies that would be used to kill off wild pests that damage the crop."

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