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.
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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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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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Dust mites, fungi, and bacteria build up if you don't wash your sheets
Because something else is already there waiting to gobble them up: dust mites. And the longer you wait between washes, the more food these critters will have and the more they'll procreate and ...
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Nature Nuggets: The historic story of mange
On a recent drive back from Denver International Airport, I saw a coyote running through a prairie-dog town. It was the fifth coyote I saw that morning between Estes Park and Denver, but this one ...
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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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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.