A new literature review comparing chemical-intensive farming to regenerative organic systems finds significantly increased ...

Montagu’s harriers, a bird of prey species, exhibit gut alterations with pesticide exposure they encounter through their nest ...

If this type of classic repellent is all you can find (or if you prefer it), the best version we’ve found is Cutter Backwoods Dry Insect Repellent. Its 25% DEET formula protects against ...

We have excellent teaching, research, and outreach programs in the areas of plant biology (cellular, genetics, genomics, microbial, molecular and physiology), agronomy (including pathology, soil ...

Demodex mites are tiny eight-legged parasites that mostly live in hair follicles and oil glands on your face, neck, or chest. As alarming as this may sound, they’re generally harmless.

“Soil-borne diseases, soil insects, nematodes, and toxic chemical residues tend to collect and build up in a given area. As these detrimental factors increase, crop yields decrease, it is ...

The Iowa State University Insect Zoo has been a big part of Keokuk’s Bald Eagle Appreciation Days for a long time now. That is now threatened as Iowa State University is closing the program due to ...

(CNSA/Xinhua via AP, File) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Soil and rocks returned from the moon’s mysterious far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing Earth, Chinese scientists ...

Garden lovers all know the frustration of nurturing a beautiful garden only to have it destroyed by pesky bugs shortly after it blooms. From aphids, worms, and ants to slugs, carrot flies ...

Firstly, people must remain calm and try not to aggravate the insect, especially if they're at risk of experiencing an allergic reaction from a sting. GardeningExpress founder Chris Bonnett said ...

However, some of these plants (like lavender, a great pest deterrent) need full sun and sandy soil and aren't that easy to grow indoors. But some of these insect-repelling plants can be grown ...

Ten new melioidosis infections have been detected in Queensland, one of them fatal. The soil-borne bacteria that causes the infection has killed 26 people in Queensland this year. The soil-borne ...