HARROW, ONTARIO -- Farmers and vineyard owners have a new weapon in their pest management arsenal. A commonly used parasitoid, or parasitic insect that kills its host, has proven to be quite effective ...

Technology that was first used to distinguish healthy tissues from cancerous ones in humans has been successfully used to identify insects. Every year insect pests cause massive economic damage in ...

Most garden insects are harmless or even beneficial to your plants. The beneficial ones are important in pollination and preying on harmful insects, so their presence is important. You wouldn't want ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...

The Insect Pest Control Subprogramme carries out Research and Development activities (R&D) at the Insect Pest Control Laboratory located at the FAO/IAEA Agriculture and Biotechnology Laboratories in ...

Stink bugs are often lumped together with beetles or other shield-shaped insects. They're known for releasing a foul odor when disturbed, which is a defense mechanism. While some species damage crops, ...

Hidden heroes, many with wings, lurk behind each cool cucumber or summertime strawberry. They’re insects, and on July 18 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., families can discover their secrets during Insect ...