Farming monocultures also pose a threat to pollinators, as the nutritional makeup of nectar and pollen varies between crops.

Vets have issued a warning to all dog owners over 'life-threatening' symptoms that can be more common in September ...

UK dog owners are being warned about the dangers of spider season, which could pose 'life-threatening' risks to their pets.

Growing focus on precision application techniques optimizes insecticide usage, minimizing environmental impact and reducing ...

Spotted lanternflies are on the rise in Ohio, with experts fielding more and more reports of the invasive insect across the state.Researchers with Ohio State University Extension said they have ...

While red marks, welts, and itching are the most common symptoms of insect bites, bruising can also happen under certain circumstances. Usually simple treatments, like over-the-counter pain relievers, ...

There are many ways to get rid of stink bugs, but Gore heavily emphasizes focusing on preventative measures before using ...

When To Use Insecticides Insecticides are only a temporary measure and generally not recommended for home use. Pyrethrin insecticides, which are derived from chrysanthemum flowers, are fast-acting if ...

Earlier this month, the Kenyan parliament introduced a resolution to ban hazardous pesticides including glyphosate-based herbicide products such as RoundUp sold by Bayer/Monsanto, leading to a fiery ...

Founded by former professors, Solasta specializes in green insecticides for managing crop damage. The startup synthesizes peptides — short chains of amino acids that make up proteins — to ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A "highly destructive" and invasive insect new to North America has been discovered for the first time in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced on ...

Pyrethrum extract is mainly used in the manufacture of insecticides. The sector nearly collapsed in the 1990s, largely due to mismanagement by the Pyrethrum Board of Kenya, which failed to pay ...