Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest

Published on August 5, 2022

One of the most devastating insect pests infesting fruits and vegetables in Mexico has been eradicated in the state of Colima, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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