The system, introduced by the French entomologist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1735, is a measurement of heat ...

1. The major problem appears to be collusion between the seed companies and the Regulatory and research establishment in ...

The study finds that the organochlorine fungicide Chlorothalonil has adverse developmental and reproductive effects on ...

"Stink bugs, in particular the brown marmorated stink bug, can be devastating to tree fruit,” says Blaauw. These pests feed ...

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

The corn rootworm, a significant pest for farmers, is becoming immune to the genetically modified corn created to repel it, according to the MSU study.

A total of 544 acres will be treated with an aerial spray of “Foray” bacterial insecticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki. The specific sites and areas to be sprayed are: ...

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a key eco-friendly biocontrol agent, targeting specific pests in agriculture, reducing chemical pesticide use, and offering benefits in organic farming, genetic ...

The Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe conjure images of sun, sea and sand. But for several decades they have been far from a tropical paradise for many local workers. From the early ...

With innovations in biopesticides, precision technology, and genetic engineering, the future of insecticides looks promising.