The first rule of garden pests is not to spray until you know what’s causing the damage. Here are some tips to follow to identify damage and determine what types of insect pests are responsible. The ...

Most garden insects are harmless or even beneficial to your plants. The beneficial ones are important in pollination and preying on harmful insects, so their presence is important. You wouldn't want ...

Well, nine years later, artificial intelligence in agriculture isn’t just for the scientists. A tool developed by the four ...

Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In ...

Researchers have found a faster way to study the spread and diet of insect pests. Using a technique called DNA barcoding, which involves the identification of species from a short DNA sequence, they ...

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A single "sexy" gene could help us combat one of the world's most destructive fruit pests. By deleting the gene that lets ...

Scientists mapping pest behavior, identifying viral drivers and shaping new producer guidance for 2026 planting ...