“Pyrethrin is the most important insecticide in the world,” says Joel Maina Kibett, chief agriculture officer of Nakuru ...

When you open up your bag of flour and you discover something alive, don't panic. It happens to everyone, even the cleanest ...

The expansive, dense eelgrass beds that line much of the U.S. coastline provide invaluable habitat and other services to ...

A woman in Long Island recently fell ill with a mosquito-borne virus rarely seen in the United States. She had not traveled abroad. The virus, called chikungunya, causes fever and extreme joint pain.

Albaugh has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency end-use registration for BIOST 2G Nematicide + Insecticide, a new biological seed treatment that will be available in fall 2025. BIOST 2G ...

A team of infectious disease specialists argues that shifting toward plant-based diets can simultaneously slow climate change, reduce antibiotic resistance, and lower disease risks - empowering ...

Reducing industrial animal use can help to shrink our carbon footprint and boost health—but doing so means we need nutritious meat alternatives that are also tasty and affordable. This is according to ...

MEDFORD, Mass. — Crickets in sausages. Mealworms blended into beef patties. Grasshoppers ground up with kidney beans. These aren’t “Fear Factor” challenges nor novelty snacks marketed to adventurous ...

A team of researchers tested morin, a plant compound, against gum disease bacteria and found strong antimicrobial benefits. By encapsulating it in polymers, they created a powdered form for oral ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasitic disease called Chagas may be establishing itself in the United States, and the “kissing bugs” that cause the illness are known to live in Ohio, according to a ...

This is not only the season for growing annuals in South Florida it is also the season for growing vegetables. You don’t need a lot of land to grow a few vegetable plants and enjoy some fresh produce ...

Before the weather turns cold, take the time to work in the garden to reduce insect pests and manage diseases for next year. This is accomplished by using a few cultural practices. Insect pests may be ...