'Citrus Under Protective Screen,' known as 'C.U.P.S.' was a concept developed by the University of Florida. FORT MEADE, Fla. ...

If the leaves of your citrus tree are yellow, it’s a sign that they are deficient in the minerals — nitrogen and magnesium t ...

This breakthrough is being called “one of the most promising discoveries to date." Scientists may have just saved the citrus ...

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 ...

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 ...

A bacterial parasite influences plant cell behaviour to attract insects and secure its transmission. Research reveals how the SAP54 protein manipulates plant defences, encouraging female insects ...

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 ...

To attract lacewings, consider planting flowers like dill and coriander. Parasitic wasps are a diverse group of beneficial insects that play a crucial role in controlling pest populations. Unlike ...

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, ...

Some air travelers might be bringing home more than just souvenirs after embarking on a trip. One woman traveling on a Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul said she witnessed a ...