Geneticists have developed a gene drive-based solution to the widespread problem of insecticide resistance. In an effort to protect valuable crops, the researchers created an 'e-Drive' that ...
Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as their ecology and impact on animal, plant and human ...
So, I’ve spent a large amount of time researching the best insecticide for a vegetable garden to get rid of this frustration. And instead of finding the rescue, I came through a number of killers. I ...
Its effect can last up to 20-30 years. In case you are looking for an insecticide that can control beetles, make sure that the product label has the following ingredients: pyrethrin, permethrin, neem ...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires most skin-applied insect repellents to be registered for both human safety and effectiveness. The agency has also listed several natural ...
(Beyond Pesticides, November 27 – December 1, 2024) This Thanksgiving, as we navigate a new chapter in our nation’s history, the staff and board of Beyond Pesticides are honored and thankful to ...
(Beyond Pesticides, November 26, 2024) A study in Environment International finds that young children who exhibit higher levels of pesticide metabolites in their urine show more pronounced ...
Overview: Permethrin is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. It is used to treat certain conditions caused by tiny insects, such as scabies and head lice. The most common side effect is a ...
Water flows from Fountain Big Spring in Fountain, Minn., just 40-minutes south of Rochester. The spring feeds some of the aquifers in southeast Minnesota and helps create an abundant groundwater ...