Climate change means farmers in West Africa need more ways to combat pests
The link between climate change and the spread of crop pests has been established by research and evidence.
The link between climate change and the spread of crop pests has been established by research and evidence.
Agriculture
Nov 9, 2022
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Alpine ecosystems are under intense pressure from pest species, but University of Otago research has highlighted how the mountains themselves can be used to help eradicate them.
Ecology
Sep 6, 2022
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New research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology finds New Zealand's current tools and approaches are insufficient even for national predator suppression, however, researchers from the University of Auckland have ...
Ecology
Sep 5, 2022
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Getting rid of invasive pests such as agricultural weeds, stoats, possums, and fire ants will provide New Zealand with massive economic and ecological benefits, a new study has found.
Ecology
Aug 16, 2022
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Purdue University and the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday (July 12) announced the new and improved Alien Forest Pest Explorer interactive web tool.
Plants & Animals
Jul 12, 2022
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Black-and-white spotted lanternfly nymphs about a quarter-inch long are starting to hatch in the region, hopping across decks, patios, and trees before they morph over the summer into flying Technicolor adults.
Ecology
May 30, 2022
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Before you squash or poison the next slug or snail you see in your garden, consider this: The British Royal Horticultural Society no longer classifies these gastropods as pests. Why on earth would a leading gardening organization ...
Ecology
May 13, 2022
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A survey has found that endangered and threatened insects and spiders, as well as common species that provide valuable ecological services, can be easily purchased– without adequate oversight—through basic internet searches, ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2022
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While incentive-based programs have had many success stories in helping to regulate air quality, control pollution, and protect wildlife and fisheries, they may not be the answer to controlling invasive pests.
Ecology
Apr 16, 2020
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Invasive species have the potential to damage our economy, change our way of life and impact our wellbeing.
Plants & Animals
Feb 18, 2020
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