Invaders could devastate Florida avocado industry
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
Florida's lucrative avocado industry could face a serious blow from a duo of deadly new invaders. Together, the invasive fungus called "laurel wilt disease" and the redbay ambrosia beetle, which carries laurel wilt, represent a significant economic threat to the industry. Direct losses from the invasion could range from $183 million to a remarkable high of $356 million.
