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Evaluate the toxicity of biological pesticides or repellents to control the spotted wing drosophila on everbearing raspberries grown in tunnels.
From 2014 to 2018
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This work will support the development of organic raspberry production in Québec.
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