Very low concentrations of the popular organic insecticide Spinosad have profound effects on beneficial insect species, including vision loss and neurodegeneration, new research led by the University ...

You've just planted a garden, and you want to protect your crops and your home from an insect attack. You'll have no shortage of insecticides to choose from — but which are effective? More importantly ...

For the first time, researchers in Australia have documented insecticide resistance in field-collected populations of bluegreen aphids, Acyrthosiphon kondoi—a worldwide pest of pulses and other legume ...

Aloe vera has been used for centuries to treat skin ailments, promote digestive health and heal wounds. But while aloe sap is in high demand, the peels are thrown away as agricultural waste. Now, ...

Natural pesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making ...

A study conducted by the University of Minnesota Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering and the Department of Natural Resources of Minnesota found high levels of insecticide in springs ...