Valentine's Day: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya rose exports
Source: France 24 | Published: February 15, 2025, 10:48 a.m.
The red rose: a token of love for many, and for Kenya, a major economic sector. More than a third of Kenya's flower exports where the roses, in particular, are prized for their longevity and vase performance, the Kenyan government says. What can’t be seen within these uniformly perfect blooms is a tiny larva laid inside the rosebuds, laid by the false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta), which doesn’t just feed on roses but can also affect fruits and vegetables.
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