1.   Genetic engineering, though sometimes attacked as dangerous tampering with nature, is already widely used to produce plants that fight pests or that tolerate herbicides.

2.   Whatever the pest being fought, the goal is to keep the trees as healthy and productive as possible.

3.   Yellow sticky traps and pesticides containing pyrethrum, rotenone or neem also can help fight these pests.

4.   Plants genetically altered to fight pests, grow faster and resist herbicides and harsh weather are just now arriving on the market.

5.   Knipling was honored for having developed the use of sterile insects to fight insect pests.

6.   A government MP suggested jail terms for those who have misused government aid to fight the pest.