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A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...

Insects also pollinate plants and serve as food sources for other animals, such as bats. If these insects vanish, the ecosystem could face unforeseen adverse effects.

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The Insect Eavesdropper detects pests through sound, turning vibrations from insects eating crops into electrical signals. Bick and her colleagues' findings aren't published yet, ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as ...

Insects also pollinate plants and serve as food sources for other animals, such as bats. If these insects vanish, the ecosystem could face unforeseen adverse effects.