Since the beginning of agriculture, crops have suffered losses to various pests. Although much progress has been made in managing pests, many persist and crop losses continue to occur. Pests that ...

Economic thresholds are one of the most trusted tools in insect management. They help growers decide when pest populations justify treatment before economic injury occurs. The concept is foundational ...

Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a holistic approach that gardeners can use to reduce pesticides when managing insects, ...

Scouting is a critical component of integrated pest management for soybeans — you need to know which pests are present to effectively manage them. Careful scouting for pests — both harmful and ...

Learn the difference between harmful and beneficial pests to help boost soil biology in conservation cropping systems.

The annual South Texas Farm and Ranch Show is coming back this October and it’s bringing along some familiar faces. Dr. Dalton C Ludwick, Texas A&M Agrilife extension entomologist, is coming back for ...

Discussing the use of pesticides in the garden can generate strong reactions in some gardeners. Used properly, pesticides can be helpful, but if overused or used improperly, they can be harmful to the ...

Is the billion dollar bug threatening your bottom line? Don’t let corn rootworm get a foothold in your fields.

Most people retreat at the sight of a wasp, yet University of Florida researchers’ discovery of two newly identified tiny ...

In India, for sustainable farming practices, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers a holistic approach to pest control. It stands as a foundation when it comes to minimising the risks to health and ...