The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option. Colorado ...

An "evolutionary super soldier" beetle is destroying Vermont crops. Farmers are testing new ways to stop a pest that shrugs ...

Colorado potato beetles feasting on green leaves - Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock Have you noticed oblong, orange eggs congregating on the leafy undersides of your potato crop? Or maybe you've observed ...

Potato growers could soon have a new tool for combating the dreaded Colorado potato beetle, which is ubiquitous across the US and quickly develops resistance to chemical insecticides. The ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.