Attacking agricultural pests with viruses The phages use a three-pronged strategy to cripple the agricultural pathogen. Diana Gitig – Dec 4, 2019 12:36 pm | 46 ...

Detecting agricultural pests through sound : Short Wave From Indonesia to Wisconsin, farmers all over the world struggle with a huge problem: pests. On top of that, it's tough for farmers to ...

A well stocked toolbox is important for any project including agricultural pest control. getty. Pests have always been a challenge for farmers because insects, fungi, bacteria, and rodents cause ...

The SIT dates back to 1916, when scientists first used X-rays to induce sterility in insects. It was successfully implemented ...

But for a pest-control strategy based on information to work, agriculture is going to have to become smarter. The communication triangles among plants, pests, and predators must be fully understood.

Plant-mediated interactions between two belowground agricultural pests have been uncovered: When field mustard plants are infected by root-knot nematodes, they change their defense strategy in a ...

This pest has been present in North America since the early 1900s. It’s believed to have originated in Western Asia and Europe, but this isn’t confirmed. The larvae’s propensity to feed on tassels and ...

To fight agricultural pests, scientists try spray-on plant vaccines RNA interference can be used to protect food crops and improve plants’ health, no genetic engineering required ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Winter 2023-2024 has been one of the warmest on record for many Central Iowa sites. While many enjoy the extra time outside and lower heating costs, this out-of-season warmth ...