Drones + Dogs = Healthy Avocados?

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Drones + Dogs = Healthy Avocados?

May 8, 2015 Did You Know? Fruit Trees Insect Pests and Diseases 0

We have previously addressed the grave threat to the avocado industry in Florida. Laurel Wilt Disease is being spread by an insect vector, and a cure has eluded plant scientists. But recently a ray of hope has surfaced, and CBS News sent a reporter to southern Florida to find out more about it. Here is a printed report, accompanied by video: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drones-dogs-detect-fungus-laurel-wilt-killing-avocado-trees-in-florida/