Birds and bats act as non-chemical pest management in West African lowland rice fields, according to a recent study based in ...

As agriculture in the United States evolves, it’s becoming more intensive and less complex. That means larger fields, more cropland and less crop diversity with fewer crops in rotation. Ecological ...

Biological control involves the utilisation of natural predators, parasites and pathogens to suppress pest populations, while Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological methods with cultural ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

The seven-spotted ladybug feasts on aphids on potato plants. This is a classic case of when natural habitat can help farmers control pests. (Photo: Matthias Tschumi) Songbirds and coffee farms in ...

The researchers studied the Lygus bug, a common cotton pest in California. (Scott Loarie/ iNaturalist) Insect infestations pose danger to humans by destroying crops, spreading disease, and damaging ...

A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that common medications used for flea and tick control in dogs ...

Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging ...