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Using insects such as wasps to control agricultural pests remains a resilient method, despite resistance increasing, a new University of Stirling study has shown. The study found that, although some ...

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

When creating a garden, it’s likely that most people want to make decisions that leave a positive footprint on the local environment. In an attempt to limit the use of chemical pesticides and promote ...

Many pest control tools, like zappers, can harm helpful insects and upset your garden's ecosystem. Mosquito zappers often miss their mark, killing beneficial bugs instead of targeting pests like ...

NAIROBI: Controlling pests in maize at the growing stage is an important measure in reducing damage, which leads to loss in the overall yield at harvest. Some common pests in maize at early stages of ...