Increasing insect pressure in open-field production, combined with the evolution of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols and the reduction in the use of chemical-based plant protection products, ...

Chicago, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beneficial Insects Market refers to the industry involved in the production, distribution, and utilization of beneficial insects for agricultural ...

Syngenta’s three new foliar-applied insecticide brands — Incipio, Vertento and Zivalgo — aim to help control pests on cotton, vegetables and tree nuts. Syngenta announced the names of three ...

A new invasive insect has made its way to Minnesota and is now causing damage to certain vegetables and crops. The Swede midge is a small fly that infests cruciferous crops such as broccoli, cabbage, ...

Emily Heffernan, entomologist and dean of the Falk School of Sustainability and Environment at Chatham University, says that a vast array of high-value specialty crops depend directly on diverse ...

While oscillating regional temperatures have kept local insect populations relatively low, producers are encouraged to remain vigilant and monitor young, vulnerable crops for pests. As grasshopper ...

Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate them. But the population of insect pollinators is dropping in ...

Plants have evolved an intricate array of defence strategies to deter or tolerate herbivorous insects and ensure survival and reproductive success. These mechanisms include constitutive barriers such ...

Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate them. But the population of insect pollinators is dropping in ...

Late fall and early winter is the ideal timeframe for making corn seed treatment decisions for the upcoming growing season. As you consider available options, you’ll want to keep in mind factors such ...