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 ...

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, ...

As most farmers will know, the nearer a field is to the coast, the less frosts and cold temperatures it will experience, leading to a higher aphid pressure. The level of wind, rain, light and humidity ...

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 ...

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 ...

Studies suggest citronella helps repel mosquitoes, as well as fleas, aphids ... and safety of natural insect repellents. If you want to make a homemade bug spray, make sure you know about the ...

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 ...

He said that IPM focuses on natural predators and targeted interventions, reducing environmental impact and long-term ...

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 ...