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Gardener shares pest control routine used to stop worms, beetles, and disease from wrecking summer harvest

"Summertime brings in the pests big time." ...

I Kept Seeing More Ants and Fruit Flies in My Kitchen — An Entomologist Told Me Why and How to Get Rid of Them

The summer pest control advice I wish I’d heard years ago.
Inverse

One surprising insect could help solve farming’s pest problem

For most humans, ants are a nuisance. But while you may fret about them munching on your meal, according to a new study, ants actually might help to protect our food from other insect pests. In a new ...

Most expensive summer pests for homeowners (and how to keep them out for less)

From mosquitoes to termites, these summer pests can cause serious damage. Learn the warning signs and affordable ways to keep ...
Yahoo

7 Ways to Attract Beneficial Bugs to Your Yard—and Why You Should

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beneficial insects act as natural pest control, improve the health of your plants, and more. While bugs are commonly perceived as ...
Wired

To Ditch Pesticides, Scientists Are Hacking Insects’ Sex Signals

Creamy-colored and just a couple of centimeters long, the cotton bollworm doesn’t look like much. But around the world, this highly mobile moth has farmers breaking out in a sweat. Females can lay ...
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Sterile Insect Technique and Biological Control: How Radiation Helps Fight Pests

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Vladimir Tarakanov, IAEA Office of Public Information and ...