While the research is limited, University of Wisconsin scientists identified one food that fits this phenomenon: bananas. A study published in the journal Insects found eating a banana increases the ...

When it comes to one of the country’s most popular perennial plants, the “big four” vexations are powdery mildew, black spot, rust and aphids, according to Jay Pscheidt, a plant pathology ...

A new mode-of-action insecticide has been approved for use in sugar beet, peas and beans, offering good control of aphids when used as part of an integrated approach. The Chemical Regulations ...

Aphids are tiny soft-bodied pests that feed on a variety of plants, including vegetables, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and houseplants. Because they reproduce quickly and have multiple generations per ...

Insects make up a significant portion of all animal species, with estimates suggesting they account for over half of all known animal species. There are about 1 million species of insects alive today, ...

Introduced insects and other invertebrates that are currently in Australia, and which can have a detrimental impact on the environment, include: Conventional methods of control include pesticide ...

2. Bed Bug Bites Bed bugs are tricky insects that hide in beds, chairs, couches, and curtains. They emerge from hiding and feed every five to 10 days but can go without food for over a year.