They have successfully killed the insect behind the greening disease in the lab, but the real test will come over the next ...

A pathway still exists to rebuild a “robust” citrus industry through continued research and state support, notwithstanding ...

The signs read “Welcome to California” and “Agricultural Inspection, All Vehicles Prepare to Stop.” Along California’s borders with Oregon, Nevada and Arizona, border protection stations run by the ...

Parasite genetics is the study of the genetic material of parasites, including the distribution, function and evolution of genes and genomes. All genomes are replicated in a temporal order, though ...

To prevent the deadly parasite, Texas officials recommend cleaning and covering wounds, applying insect repellant and reporting any signs of the screwworm to a local county extension agent or ...

Some commonly recognized predatory insects include ladybugs, lacewings, parasitic wasps, and certain beetles. Ladybugs, for instance, are voracious consumers of aphids, mites, and other soft-bodied ...

The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what effects you might encounter. Then you'll have a better sense of the over-the-counter (OTC) products that can ...

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...

Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests.

Screwworm is a parasitic insect pest that can have a devastating effect on livestock production, resulting in reduced milk and meat yields and increased mortality. Through the Atoms4Food programme, ...

Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot insect designed for artificial pollination, laying the groundwork for entirely indoor farms of the future. The robot’s lifelike flapping wings ...