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.
UCR Scientist Tests Natural Compound As Alternative To Pesticide
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