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Air potato found in Florida likely originated from Asia

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Air potato was introduced to Florida in 1905 when it was sent to the USDA by Henry Nehrling, who later noted its invasive potential (Morton 1976)

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Photo Credits: Ken Gioeli, UF/IFAS

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Air Potato Challenge Days

St. Lucie CountyIndian River CountyManatee CountyBay CountyLeon CountyPinellas County

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LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR POTATO LEAF BEETLES ON THEIR

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OVERALL LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE AIR POTATO BIOLOGICAL CONTROL PROGRAM (N=201)

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