Beetle Risk for Potato Industry

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The potato industry could be dealt a devastating blow if a species of beetle is allowed to enter this country.

The Epitrix flea beetle is at risk of spreading from affected regions in Spain and Portugal and experts predict it could wipe Pounds 40 million from the potato market in this country. They also believe that if it does reach the UK it would be impossible to eradicate and costly to control.

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