Dossier
roses
Coverage of roses in the Nexus archive.
- How to protect your roses from black spot disease
Black spot disease, caused by the fungus Diplocarpon rosae, damages roses by creating black spots on foliage and weakening plants. Management includes pruning infected parts, using fungicides like mancozeb or Neem oil, and preventive measures such as planting resistant varieties and avoiding overhead watering.
- CBP seizes massive meth haul worth millions stashed in secret tile shipment
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine disguised as a tile shipment during a routine inspection. The seizure, praised by officials, highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling, with CBP also recently intercepting cocaine hidden in shipments of roses, carrots, and chayote.