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South Texas farmers declare war on Mexican fruit fly

If the Mexican fruit fly isn't controlled, the South Texas citrus industry could take a hit of up to $1.5 billion over the next few years.

A $200 million industry is in peril.

Citrus farmers in South Texas say that they’ve declared war on the Mexican fruit fly. The insect drops its larvae inside fruit, making it impossible to eat or sell.

KENS 5 border team member Jose Sanchez shows how the industry is trying to stay ahead of a possible insect epidemic.

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