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What scientific basis, if any, supports treating cold treatment as effective for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes but not offering it as an option for blueberries in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What scientific basis, if any, supports treating cold treatment as effective for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes but not offering it as an option for blueberries in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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This cold treatment in grapes has not been validated for spotted wing drosophila in blueberries.