Almond-crop fungicides a threat to honey bees
Fungicides commonly used in almond orchards can be harmful to almond growers' primary pollinator: honey bees.
Ecology
Mar 21, 2017
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Some bed bugs are better climbers than others
Not all bed bugs are created equal, and some of the leading bed bug traps used by pest management professionals are ineffective against species with better climbing abilities than others.
Ecology
Mar 15, 2017
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Pest ant control improved with water-resistant bait
Pest ants like the red imported fire ant could be controlled more effectively with insecticide baits that can withstand moisture, say researchers with the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service ...
Ecology
Feb 20, 2017
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Invasive beetle species in Hawaii can now be identified faster with new genetic test
Researchers at the University of Hawaii have developed a new genetic-testing method for identifying the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle, which promises to be much faster than existing physical identification methods. The ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 25, 2017
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Bed bug education program promotes awareness, prevention in schools
In communities where bed bugs are present, educating teachers and children about them is a powerful tool for prevention. Schools are often a primary avenue through which the pest can spread, as it hitches a ride from one ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2016
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Anthranilic diamides could potentially replace neonicotinoid seed treatments and pyrethroid sprays
When used as foliar sprays, neonicotinoids have caused some concern among the general public because—like any pesticide—they can harm bees and other beneficial insects. However, using neonicotinoids as seed treatments ...
Ecology
Oct 19, 2016
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Dust baths and longer beaks can make cage-free chickens into mite-free chickens
Life is improving for America's chickens. Due to consumers' increasing interest in animal welfare, large portions of the poultry industry are shifting towards less restrictive housing. Many poultry farmers are replacing the ...
Other
Sep 15, 2016
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Beetles pollinated orchids millions of year ago, fossil evidence shows
When most people hear the word "pollinator," they think of bees and butterflies. However, certain beetles are known to pollinate plants as well, and new fossil evidence indicates that they were doing so 20 million years ago.
Archaeology
Aug 22, 2016
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Sulfoxaflor found to be less harmful to insect predators than broad-spectrum insecticides
A new study appearing in the Journal of Economic Entomology has found that the selective insecticide sulfoxaflor is just as effective at controlling soybean aphids (Aphis glycines) as broad-spectrum insecticides, without ...
Ecology
Aug 17, 2016
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Surveys of corn and soybean fields reveal implications for pollinator conservation
Although corn and soybeans do not need insects for pollination, they do offer floral resources that are used by insect pollinators. So what kind of insects are commonly found in corn and soybean fields? The answer to that ...
Ecology
Aug 11, 2016
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