Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports

This Valentine's Day Kenya's flower industry is being ravaged by pests, leading some flower farmers to rely more heavily on toxic pesticides

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Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports

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