Damage caused by the black-backed melon fly, which devours gourds such as bitter melon and loofah, is spreading not only throughout the main island but also to surrounding outlying islands. More than a year and two months have passed since emergency control measures were implemented. Has the sense of crisis faded? It all started in March 2024 when the invasive black-backed melon fly was found in a trap in Haneji, Nago City. This was the first co…
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Damage caused by the black-backed melon fly, which devours gourds such as bitter melon and loofah, is spreading not only throughout the main island but also to surrounding outlying islands. More than a year and two months have passed since emergency control measures were implemented. Has the sense of crisis faded? It all started in March 2024 when the invasive black-backed melon fly was found in a trap in Haneji, Nago City. This was the first co…