date:Nov 01, 2017
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The damage caused by the thrips in Valencian citrus plantations is starting to reach worrying proportions, to the point that many growers are reporting levels of infection that oscillate between 40% and 50% of the harvest, with Navelina oranges being the most affected. This insect causes the appearance of very noticeable spots and damage on the fruit's skin, making them unusable for fresh marketing, so in the best case scenario, they can only be used for the production of juice.
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