The box tree moth is a non-native, invasive insect that has the potential to cause major damage to one of the most popular ...

Recent helicopter flights over the Potomac River are part of an ongoing effort to both better understand and more effectively control the black fly population, swarms of which have been a nuisance to ...

Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

The global plant biotechnology market is on an impressive growth path, projected to rise from USD 51.73 billion in 2025 to ...

Effect of Bacillus thuringiensis toxins on the membrane potential of lepidopteran insect midgut cells. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, vol. 63, no. 5, p. 1679-1684.

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In this work, we report a conceptual strategy for prolonging foliar pesticide retention by using an adhesive polydopamine (PDA) microcapsule to encapsulate avermectin, thereby minimizing its ...