Biological control involves the mass-production and release of natural enemies such as parasitoids and predators to control pest insects in an environmentally sound manner. Radiation is used to ...

With the growing concern for the environment, more consumers are turning to eco-friendly pest control products that minimize ...

How can humans best utilize omnivorous insects in the biological control of pests? Plant tissue tends to be very protein-poor, which places selective pressure on herbivorous insects to obtain ...

WHILE chemical control is in general the most effective method of pest control known and therefore the most generally used, an increasing amount of experimental proof has accumulated during recent ...

With new research, applied mathematicians at UC Santa Cruz introduce methods to improve the forecasting of pest populations ...

The International Plant Protection Convention categorizes sterile insects as beneficial organisms. The SIT differs from classical biological control, which involves the introduction of non-native ...

Given the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health, biological pest control is emerging as a promising alternative. Here’s a closer look. Biological control ...

The way we deal with undesirable pests in our homes is evolving thanks to technology, eco-friendly methods, and clever pest control solutions.  These techniques, which range from non-toxic treatments ...