Spider mite discovery in plant–pest warfare could lead to sustainable farming solutions
As global food demand continues to increase, effective pest control remains one of agriculture's most pressing challenges.
Beekeepers are losing bees at higher rates. Federal funding cuts to labs delay answers
A recent survey found an average loss of 62% of bee colonies among commercial operations in less than a year. Causes and ...
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Researchers sound alarm over increased number of disease-carrying insects: 'This is a major concern'
The study found that the number of spiders, mites, and ticks was influenced by whether domestic or wild grazers were on the ...
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BYU students devise parasite detector for beehives
"The mites are able to infest a hive and basically take down a whole ... then there will be about 20% more pollinators around ...
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MSU’s Schilling leads research team exploring innovative solutions to ham mites
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Researchers in Mississippi State’s Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, or MAFES, have been ...
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Mighty Mites
Even some of our food is mity. The flavor of Mimolette cheese comes from their tunneling, eating, excreting, and coupling. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to say that mites alter the world.
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California’s Bee Crisis: A Threat to Farms, Food, and Our Future Bees in Southern California
In the heart of California’s farmland, an unseen crisis is unfolding—one that could have devastating consequences for agriculture and food production. Commercial bee populations are dwindling at an ...
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New discovery in plant–pest warfare could lead to sustainable farming solutions
Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite.