1. Solanum viarum and Gratiana boliviana Production Kenneth Hibbard ~ Biological Scientist III Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market

2. 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

3. Field Releases 2003 - 2007

4. Gratiana Boliviana Releases Year Florida Alabama Georgia Texas 2003 1825 2004 6087 2005 18900 6100 4225 2006 31636 6600 5300 2007 35974 5250 5250 325 Total 94422 17950 14775 325

5. LAND USE (2003 – 2007)

10. 2007 RELEASES

11. 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

12. PARASITOIDS SCREEN HOUSE PRODUCTION

20. Exit Holes

24. 100X magnification

26. 1000X magnification

27. 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