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Fri, Jun 29, 2007
The California Report Magazine
Dogs With a Nose for Vine
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A very different kind of environmental damage is found each year in California Wine Country. The damage doesn't come from fire, but from bugs. From root lice to sharpshooters, California's $45 billion wine industry has had its share of insect pests. Recently, the tiny vine mealy bug has taken hold, threatening up to 40,000 acres of grapes. Now researchers have found a new tool in the fight against the mealy bug: a friendly, four-legged ally with a keen sense of smell. The program reports from Sonoma County.
Reporters:
Colin Berry
More Info:
Photo Slideshow: Bug-Tracking Dogs
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