A severe outbreak of woolly aphid is wreaking havoc in apple orchards across Chamba, with orchardists struggling to combat ...

From mid-May to June, there was a sufficiently large potential for aphidophagous species (Coccinellidae, Syrphidae, Chrysopidae, Anthocoridae and Nabidae) to control aphids, while in September, ...

To control aphids, start by spraying plants with a strong jet of water to dislodge them. Introducing natural predators like ladybugs and lacewings can help keep their population in check. For severe ...

This study makes a valuable advance in our understanding of defensive symbionts in insects. It uses a meta-analysis to quantify the magnitude of change in host fitness components when symbionts are ...

The potent allspice oil, extracted from the Pimenta dioica plant, holds a secret power beyond its culinary prowess: it's a ...

Covering lettuce with insect-proof mesh – from June until August prevents the aphids getting to their roots. There is no chemical control for root aphids, so try to avoid the problem or grow a ...

Over 80% of homes in the United Kingdom have a garden or backyard. It’s vital to know how to fight off common pests like aphids, caterpillars, slugs, and rabbits, which can harm your plants. Instead ...

and the decline of natural predators. He cautioned that indiscriminate pesticide use not only eliminates beneficial insects ...

These natural enemies can also help pollination and improve the ... Spiders, while known to give many an uneasy feeling, help to control flies, mosquitoes, moths, beetles and wasps. Green lacewings ...