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.

Key Takeaways Early detection and removal is crucial.There are natural and chemical control methods.Planting certain herbs ...

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 ...

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

Navigating the world of pesticides to find those that don't harm beneficial insects can be difficult, but here are some of ...

Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view ...

The issue of allowing genetically modified US crops into India's agricultural market has been a sticking point in ongoing ...