Any seasoned farmer knows that crop interferences brought about by plant pests, diseases and weeds can wipe out their hard work and cause significant crop loss if not 100 per cent loss. The ...

Biological control involves the utilisation of natural predators, parasites and pathogens to suppress pest populations, while Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological methods with cultural ...

Key Takeaways Sustainable pest management emphasizes prevention and natural solutions to minimize chemical use. Regular maintenance and proactive measures are foundational for keeping pests out of ...

A new CABI-led study has analysed gender differences in the uptake of the biological control agent Trichogramma chilonis to control the pest Helicoverpa armigera on tomato crops in Pakistan A new CABI ...

THE Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) has, for many years, caused ravages among many kinds of edible fruits in the Hawaiian Islands. The introduction of several species of parasites from ...

It's the time of year when flying insects become the curse of any outdoor event in Texas. But in Harris County, there is one insect that makes outdoor life a little easier. "Mosquito assassins" have ...

THE government is continuing its partnership with Hawaiian-Philippine Co. (HPCo), a sugar mill in Silay, Negros Occidental, in fighting red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in the country ...