Using the CRISPR gene editing tool, Nikolay Kandul, Omar Akbari and their colleagues at UC San Diego and UC Berkeley devised a method of altering key genes that control insect sex determination and ...

Using insects such as wasps to control agricultural pests remains a resilient method, despite increasing resistance, a new ...

A natural pest trap; Because of danger of chemicals, experts are advising use of such for controlling pest infestation on the farm. The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

In over 35 years of answering yard and garden pest questions, I often joke I spend most of my time telling people to wait, or telling them it’s too late to do anything now but here’s what you can do ...

Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, pest issues and the structural damages they cause are, unfortunately, a universal experience. A recent Forbes Home survey found that 40% of Americans have ...

A study published by a group of researchers in Nature Communications, introduces a groundbreaking biocontrol technology that promises to revolutionize mosquito control. This innovative approach ...

Gardeners, today’s discussion is defining Integrated Pest Management, which is a comprehensive approach to managing garden pests, including pathogens, insects, nematodes, mites, weeds and numerous ...

Sounds of scratching, gnawing, rustling or squeaking in your home at night could be signs of a rat infestation. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Old World rats breed ...

When Chickpea the cat first showed up at The Dawes Arboretum, she was skinny and weak. Nursery staff believe she was dropped ...