Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

A natural pest trap; Because of danger of chemicals, experts are advising use of such for controlling pest infestation on the farm. The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and ...

Effective pest control methods can create a healthier environment for families. This guide discusses safe options to protect homes without harmful chemicals.

Every gardener hits that moment. You walk outside with your morning coffee, feeling hopeful, and then you spot it. Chewed ...

The state’s proposals to introduce two insects statewide to combat invasive plants cleared another hurdle with two final environmental assessments finding the release of the two species will have no ...

A new method for generating mutations in both copies of a gene in a single generation has been developed by biologists. This method could rapidly accelerate genetic research on diverse species and ...

Insects possess a naturally occurring resistance to the use of gene-editing technology to prevent diseases such as malaria, new research shows. Researchers are exploring the use of the revolutionary ...

Insect pests cause almost half of the crop losses in Africa. If the continent is to feed its growing population, farmers must find ways to control them. Pests account for high losses in other ...