Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

Abstract: The growth of most significant field crops, including rice, wheat, maize, soybeans, and sugarcane, is inhibited by pest attacks, and numerous insect species decrease crop productivity.

Abstract: One of factors impacting crop quality and productivity are insects categorized as pest Farmers find it difficult to identify insects, confusion among species can lead to economic losses.

Cassava whiteflies damage cassava by directly feeding on sap, causing yellowing, stunted growth and leaf drop. These pests also transmit viruses such cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown ...

Dramatic images show Nick Reiner being forced to the ground and handcuffed after the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The 32-year-old was at a Los Angeles subway station in ...

Sara Diggins is a visual journalist at the Austin American-Statesman, focused on local news and issues impacting Central Texas. She is particularly interested in stories about the environment, ...