Another Vegalab biological control product utilizes the root of shrubby sophora (Sophora flavescens) to combat mites and larvae of all kinds. It has also shown effectiveness in controlling aphids ...

This “male-killing” virus could be added to the growing attempts to control unwanted insects with biological, as distinguished from genetically engineered (GE) solutions. Efforts range from the ...

A new CABI-led study investigated smallholder farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices toward parthenium and biological control in Pakistan.

Biological control does not mean that mosquitoes would be eradicated as a species. Immobilizing the sperm would be 100 percent effective for the treated mosquitoes, but it is not possible or ...

John L. Capinera, Nancy D. Epsky, Potential for Biological Control of Soil Insects in the Caribbean Basin Using Entomopathogenic Nematodes, The Florida Entomologist, Vol. 75, No. 4 (Dec., 1992), pp.

The use of radiation can help in the regulation or management of pests — known as pest control — effectively preventing insect-related risks to human and animal health, the ecosystems and food ...

Thankfully, the spiders’ geographical ranges overlap with moth infestations, so biological control wouldn’t involve introducing spiders to new areas, researchers say.

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More Illinois specialty crop growers are planting in high tunnels to extend their growing season, increase crop diversity, ...

Nauni’s AICRP Centre on Biological Control of Crop Pests won the Best Performing Centre Award for 2024–25 for its outstanding ...