The Punjab Agriculture Department has issued recommendations for the cultivation of summer vegetables. According to the department's spokesperson, the ideal time for sowing vegetables such as bitter ...

Mysuru: City-based Central Sericulture Research Institute (CSRTI) director Balasaraswath opined that artificial intelligence ...

Incompatible vegetable groupings can stunt growth, invite pests and diseases, and negatively impact flavor. Don't plant corn or cabbage next to tomatoes, no eggplants or cucumbers next to potatoes ...

Some parts of the U.S. could see an increase in pest problems, a group says. Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting ...

Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention. Insects typically inject formic acid through their bite. This can lead to blisters, inflammation, pain, itching ...

At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to ...

Insects do a lot more harm than ruining picnics. Some insects spread devastating diseases, while others cause staggering economic losses in agriculture. To control some of these pests, scientists ...

Pesticides are commonly used in agriculture to protect crops from pests, but their residues can remain on fruits and vegetables, posing potential health risks. While washing with water helps ...

Insects are widely viewed as an alternative protein source to farmed meat, as the world's global population continues to rise. For the next five years, only French company Nutri’Earth has ...

Insects are fascinating creatures that play essential roles in our ecosystems. However, some insects pose significant threats due to their venom, diseases, or aggressive behaviors. While many of these ...