Biological control of undesirable garden pests is the desirable way to go. It’s a garden management tool that encourages natural processes by bringing one living organism into the garden to munch on ...

An insectary is a fascinating place. It's where insects, mite predators and parasites are bred for controlling harmful pests in the agricultural and horticultural industries. This practice is known as ...

Coconut farms in Ben Tre and Tra Vinh in the Mekong Delta have recently suffered significant challenges due to many types of pests. The black-headed caterpillar poses the most alarming threat. In July ...

Pune, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Biological Pest Control Market Analysis and Insights: The global Biological Pest Control market size is projected to reach US$ 1440 million by 2027, from ...

A new discovery promises to allow expanded use of a mainstay biological pest control method, which avoids the health, environmental and pest-resistance concerns of traditional insecticides, scientists ...

When a bird swoops down and grabs a caterpillar devouring your backyard garden, you might view it as a clear victory for natural pest control. But what if that caterpillar is infected with larvae from ...

Good news for Brazilian farmers and coffee growers. New methods are emerging to combat the Asian blue tick, which is responsible for an estimated US$3.2 billion of losses per year nationwide, and the ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Farmers and growers who want to protect plants from predators can choose from chemical or biological weapons.