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Pesticide limits spur farming shift toward bio control
Field entomologist Tom Leigh notes rising regulation pushes growers to use predatory insects to curb pests. Alfalfa strips lure lygus bugs away from cotton, reducing insecticide needs and cost. Medfly efforts in SoCal employ sterile flies with limited pesticide use amid entry and transport risks. Public education and varied opinions frame a broader move toward environmentally conscious farming with EPA noting a trend away from pesticides.
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