Bt maize has revolutionized pest control and many farmers have benefited, but some people remain skeptical of this new technology. Bacillus thuringiensis is a species of bacteria that produces ...

By Milliam MurigiAs climate change intensifies, rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns create ideal conditions for spreading pests that threaten agriculture.Among these is ...

Stored-product insect management is crucial for protecting ... and piperonyl butoxide has been shown to effectively control maize pests like Prostephanus truncatus and Sitophilus zeamais.

"The GMO maize technology is here to help our farmers save money they have been using to buy chemicals, spray and control against insects and from health, because the use of chemicals is ...

rid the bean fields of Maruka insect devastation and bring beans within the reach of the common man again,” she said. She added, “TELA maize has been developed to tackle new pests such as the ...