Solanum viarum and Gratiana boliviana Production Kenneth Hibbard ~ Biological Scientist III Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market
Areas of TSA Occurrence TSA has spread to other states primarily a result of cattle shipments from Florida. Florida South Carolina Puerto Rico North Carolina Pennsylvania Georgia Alabama Tennessee Mississippi
Field Releases
Gratiana Boliviana Releases Year Florida Alabama Georgia Texas Total
LAND USE (2003 – 2007)
2007 RELEASES
Achievements in 2007 Increased annual production Total releases topped 94,000 in Florida Releases made in new counties in Florida (5) and in the state of Texas (1) Total releases topped 127,000 nationwide Increased public awareness and acceptance Increased knowledge of the factors involved in the production of Gratiana
PARASITOIDS SCREEN HOUSE PRODUCTION
Exit Holes
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Goals & Objectives For 2008 Lengthen Production Timeline Less Sensitivity To Photoperiod Increase Production of Beetles Understand And Control Parasitoids & Predators Increase Release Areas Nationwide Release in New Counties/ States Public Outreach – Awareness & Acceptance