Word: odermatt
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...strained these resources. In the past decade the number of passengers entering the country has grown dramatically, and imports of nursery stock, cut flowers and foliage, particularly for offices, have boomed. "The growth (in the cut- flower industry) has brought new pest potential," says J.F.K.'s insect identifier Doug Odermatt. "Every new variety has its own insects." In fiscal year 1985, Customs inspectors nationwide recorded some 30,000 "insect interceptions" -- evidence of one or more pests in a shipment -- nearly double the rate of ten years...
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