KENNETT SQUARE — Southern Chester County is abuzz with hopeful solutions to tackle the rising impact of the phorid fly, an invasive pest responsible for destroying as much as 40% of the region ...

“Mushroom phorid flies have been a problem on mushroom farms since the 1940s, 1950s — then they were controlled using an organophosphate called diazinon ... The insect is attracted to ...

Kennett Square has long billed itself as The Mushroom Capital of the World, but this past autumn the capital was invaded. The ...

Heading into the spring planting season, Missouri farmers need to be aware of changes tied to restricted use pesticides.

(Beyond Pesticides, January 13, 2025) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is officially taking comments on whether to issue new restrictions on the herbicide atrazine’s use. Beyond ...

To narrow the search for the best bug spray money can buy, our experts at CNET have tested over 20 wipes, lotions, sprays and DEET-free insect repellents from different brands to see which is the ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Dec. 16, 2024 — Scientists now have a better genetic understanding of the insect. The research offers an updated genome analysis of the common bedbug Cimex lectularius, providing new insight for ...

While not common, bug bites can occasionally cause bruising. This tends to happen with flying insects or those that bury themselves deep in your skin. Bug bites are a fact of life, especially if ...

There are few things more dispiriting than wearing a new pair of shoes on a bad weather day, then coming home and finding water stains or rings of road salt once they’ve dried. Although there ...

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