German Cockroach's Global Journey Decoded: Unveiling Evolution and Spread Secrets

Medicine & Technology May 21, 2024

Uncover the secrets behind the German cockroach's global journey. Learn about its evolution and spread in this fascinating study. Read more!

Ferns Contain Proteins With Insecticide Properties, Study Reveals; Discovery Could Fuel Development of Plant-Made Protein Pest Control

Oct 24, 2023

Some proteins in ferns were found to harbor insecticidal properties that could potentially save global crops. Read to learn more.

Nanoparticles From Plant Pathogen Could Be the New Ally in Pest Control; How Can Tobacco Mild Green Mosaic Virus Aid in Precision Farming?

Sep 23, 2023

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed nanoparticles from plant viruses which can provide the key in pest control. Learn more about it in this article.

Honeydew Secretion of Spotted Lanternflies May Aid Pest Control

Sep 27, 2022

According to a new study, spotted lanternflies release a secretion that attracts other species. Read on to know how this discovery will help scientists to understand how to control its growing population.

Highly Venomous Caterpillar: Potential for Medicine, Pest Control [Study]

Jun 25, 2021

A new study recently showed a highly venomous caterpillar, specifically, the one native to South East Queensland exhibits potential for use in medicines, as well as pest control.

Plant Gene Helps Whiteflies Become Super-pests, Study Says

Mar 26, 2021

Researchers reveal that whiteflies' incredible invincibility in farm infestations is due to a stolen plant gene.

Seven Years of Pest Control Allowed Native Birds to Thrive

Dec 07, 2020

A new meta-analysis of New Zealand mainland ecosanctuaries recently found that about seven years of pest control is required before factors began to swing in favor of endemic birds.

New Crystallized Form of DDT Found To Be Safer And Even More Effective

Jun 14, 2017

A new crystallized from of DDT will be about to replace the existing DDT today. It is because the new form had been proved to be more effective and safer.

Combined Insecticide & Fungus Is the Best Way To Control Termites: Full Details Here

Apr 21, 2017

A recent study made by the Purdue University dismantled termite’s behavior and result showed that targeting their resistance genes is the best way to eliminate them