Farmers are hoping for a cool, wet spring to halt a three-year population explosion of a pest which has the potential to ...

In a corner of Hertfordshire, in one of the oldest agricultural research institutes in the world – the Rothamsted Research Institute, founded in 1843 – entomologist Chris Shortall spends his days ...

It's never fun finding that your home has unwelcome visitors, however, discovering that moths have eaten through your favourite clothes might top the list of the most devastating pest problems. From ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A collaborative experiment involving a Kansas State University biochemist may mark the beginning of an effective, environmentally friendly plant-based method of insect control.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An international team of scientists believe they have finally found ...

Experiments conducted in a pasture agroecosystem in central Florida showed that two-component lures composed of acetic acid and 3-methyl-1-butanol placed in Unitraps collected adults of three species ...

Crow Wing County Land Services is participating in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's, 2014 Gypsy Moth Section Trapping Survey. The gypsy moth is an invasive species that, as a caterpillar, is ...

Meddlesome moths can be one of the most irritating things about the arrival of summer, and while they may not be the most damaging home pests, their constant flapping can be frustrating, and no-one ...