Plant diversity has long been regarded as key to stable and resilient ecosystems. However, until now, little has been ...

Mechanical barriers that keep pests away from vegetable plants include row covers, fruit protection bags, and DIY traps. Cultural and biological controls are companion planting, good garden hygiene, ...

The Indian, or common, myna was introduced to Australia in the 1860's to tackle insect pests. Now it's become the pest, ...

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist is studying how a combination of beneficial insects can help control the pests in greenhouses. Erfan Vafaie, AgriLife Extension program specialist ...

When creating a garden, it’s likely that most people want to make decisions that leave a positive footprint on the local environment. In an attempt to limit the use of chemical pesticides and promote ...

Aphids, slugs and Japanese beetles can wipe out your summer garden in days. Experts share the fastest ways to spot infestations and stop the damage.

Creamy-colored and just a couple of centimeters long, the cotton bollworm doesn’t look like much. But around the world, this highly mobile moth has farmers breaking out in a sweat. Females can lay ...

The Insect Pest Control Subprogramme of the Joint FAO/IAEA Programme of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture plays a key role in the dissemination of nuclear and related technology information ...

Agreement marks the first application of Fulcrum® technology in insects, supporting proactive & effective pest control ...

Insect pests, such as maize stemborers and fall armyworm, increasingly challenge food production around the world. Huge demands for crops have meant agricultural systems have simplified and frequently ...