Podcasts Government Federal Drive with Tom Temin This USDA entomologist lets bugs do the dirty work of eliminating other bugs

This USDA entomologist lets bugs do the dirty work of eliminating other bugs

Published: Oct. 5, 2023, 12:06 p.m.

Apple and pear growers in Washington State are using insects instead of chemical pesticides to control other bugs that can ruin crops. It's an old idea, but not a practical one, until now. Credit goes to an entomologist at the Agriculture Research Service, who is also a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals program.\xa0Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with her: Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices