Researchers have shown how nematodes use smell to seek out uninfected insects, which they then enter and kill. The findings support the group's long-term goal of improving how gardeners and the ...

A new discovery promises to allow expanded use of a mainstay biological pest control method, which avoids the health, environmental and pest-resistance concerns of traditional insecticides, scientists ...

Hoping to tag-team invading insect and plant species with the oldest and newest in scientific approaches, researchers from 22 nations will gather Oct. 14-16 in Montpellier, France, for a symposium on ...

New study shows optimised nutrient use supports sustainable agriculture and strengthens biological control BEIJING, ...

THE biological control of weeds, pests and diseases is cost effective, environment- friendly and safe. It increases the yield and productivity of crops. The traditional way to reduce crop loss is ...

An insectary is a fascinating place. It's where insects, mite predators and parasites are bred for controlling harmful pests in the agricultural and horticultural industries. This practice is known as ...

Vegalab (vegalab.com) is a company that has developed biopesticides that highlight a select group of plant and fungal extracts for their pest control properties. Biological control, where compounds ...

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Good news for Brazilian farmers and coffee growers. New methods are emerging to combat the Asian blue tick, which is responsible for an estimated US$3.2 billion of losses per year nationwide, and the ...

It may be small, but amblyseius cucumeris makes its presence known Amblyseius cucumeris may have a posh name, but it is a total thug. A tiny mite, just 0.5mm long, it is a fearsome predator. It eats a ...

The larva of a lady beetle is seen here consuming aphids feeding on milkweed. While they are fierce predators, most people do not recognize insects as useful biological controls. Jeff Burbrink ...