What tools do New Hampshire farmers use to keep pests away from crops?

By: Rosemary Ford and Caitlin Agnew

Outlets: NHPBS

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 1,946

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Our fruits and vegetables are constantly under watch for signs of an army of tiny invaders. How do we protect our produce from tiny insect interlopers? Dr. Amber Vinchesi-Vahl, who works at the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, discusses how agricultural pests are monitored and how growers are being helped to find solutions for dealing with them.

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What work do you do at UNH?

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