Q:Can Gratiana boliviana eradicate TSA from my property?

A: No. Research by University of Florida demonstrates that a reduction in TSA density is noticeable 2-3 years after the release of G. boliviana. When conditions are very favorable for the beetle (good weather, nutritious plants, a large number initially released), a visible decrease in TSA density may occur even faster.

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