Across the drylands where ICARDA works, Ramadan is widely observed as a month during which Muslims fast from dawn till dusk and gather each evening for iftar, the meal that breaks the fast. From Egypt ...

Farmers trying to protect canola from cabbage seed pod weevil may cut their own yield if pollinators get caught in the crossfire.

Some of nature's most diverse pollinators often go unnoticed, even by scientists: long-snouted beetles called weevils. A new study provides a deep dive into the more than 600 species of weevils, ...

This leaf beetle looks amazing, but does like to chomp through - yes you guessed it - asparagus plants. Asparagus beetles, or Crioceris asparagi, are amazingly colourful, however, and despite them ...

Household pests can quickly go from being a mere nuisance to becoming an actual health and safety concern. In particular, pests that find their way to our pantries pose a massive risk. Many carry ...

If your household is like mine (and many others in this country), you probably get frequent deliveries from Amazon or other ...

The males of the species prepare for mating season by excavating nests for the approval of the females — and even other birds ...

The Grain Weevil powered by JLI Robotics is a mobile robot that scurries across the top of the grain inside of a storage bin performing tasks that no human should ever do. The startup Is led by Ben ...

Autonomous logistics deployment at Hancock Health demonstrates how workflow-first design can safely extend staff ...

You were just another C.T.R.L. employee clocking the graveyard shift, filing reports on things that shouldn’t exist. Now, the facility is under a sudden, total lockdown. Your main objective? Survive ...

Lower growing costs, the opportunity to exploit the break crop effect, and better variety choice are all good reasons to grow ...

Could weaponising odour, sound or microbes found naturally on crop leaves be the solution to some of the toughest pest challenges growers face?  From ...