What these two scientists are independently trying to do with the plant in question, Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium, commonly known as pyrethrum, is to eventually grow large enough quantities of this ...

TRENT, S.D. - Lice and flies are the bane of cattle and their caretakers. So perhaps it's not so strange that Ted Lacey of Trent, S.D., took the step of alerting Agweek when he found a solution - ...

A new study has identified a scent receptor in mosquitoes that helps them sniff out and avoid trace amounts of pyrethrum, a plant extract used for centuries to repel biting insects. These findings ...

Sometimes a flower does more than just add beauty to your garden. Pyrethrum daisies not only look beautiful when massed together, but also help keep bugs away from your plants. Pyrethrum daisies are a ...

Last week I started discussing some of the pesticides that can be used if you consider yourself an organic gardener. I started this discussion to help gardeners realize that in organic farming and ...

A research team has elucidated the biosynthetic pathways of pyrethrum (Tanacetum cinerariifolium), identifying key genes responsible for pyrethrin production. These findings highlight pyrethrum's ...

When faced with a pest problem, gardeners often wish for a solution that comes in a spray bottle and not the safer option of organic pesticides. It’s true that many poisons sold in garden centers will ...

Some bugs simply cannot be prevented from damaging certain plants, no matter how much you pluck, pick, squash or trap. Vegetable starts are especially vulnerable this time of year. Consider the ...

THE insecticidal properties of the flowers of certain species of pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum) have been known for a long period, the very high toxicity of the active principles to insects and their ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- With mosquito season upon us, people are stocking up on repellents to prevent itchy bites. Bug repellents are important because they don't just protect against the buzzing, ...