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UCR Scientist Tests Natural Compound As Alternative To Pesticide

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Most conventional and organic farmers rely on insecticides to kill pests.  But new research out of UC Riverside shows that a compound in fruit may be a good natural alternative to repel bugs.  Capital Public Radio's Lesley McClurg has the story.