How rotting food in the kitchen and a whiff of vinegar led to a 'happy' agricultural accident

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:06 UTCUpdated Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:06 UTCOriginal reporting: Phys.org

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Rutgers scientists have identified natural repellents against an invasive blueberry pest, a discovery made accidentally when fruit flies invaded their laboratory.

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Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:06 UTC.

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