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Solanum viarum and Gratiana boliviana Production

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. Pennsylvania. North Carolina. South Carolina.

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Solanum viarum and Gratiana boliviana Production

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  1. Solanumviarum and Gratianaboliviana 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. Pennsylvania North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi Puerto Rico Florida Alabama Tennessee Georgia

  3. Field Releases2003 - 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)

  6. 2007 RELEASES

  7. 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

  8. PARASITOIDS SCREEN HOUSE PRODUCTION

  9. Exit Holes

  10. 100X magnification

  11. 1000X magnification

  12. 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

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