Specially trained canines may be used to detect citrus greening in orchards.
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ARS researchers are helping prevent the spread of citrus pathogens.
Jul 20, 2020 -
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Trap controls Asian citrus psyllids in citrus trees growing in residential and commercial landscapes.
Jul 13, 2020 -
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One of the most aggressive invasive weeds in the southeastern United States may have met its match.
Jun 29, 2020 -
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ARS researchers are working to understand the impact of a changing climate on bee health.
Jun 22, 2020 -
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An ARS scientist in the Pacific Northwest has joined the hunt for the infamous Asian giant hornet.
Jun 08, 2020 -
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New plant contains twice the amount of artemisinin used to manufacture therapies against malaria.
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ARS researchers are working to fight the spread of Lyme disease through the control of deer ticks.
May 26, 2020 -
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ARS launches its first-ever Hackathon against the most challenging agricultural issues.
May 18, 2020 -
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Female monarchs prefer some milkweed species over others.
Mar 16, 2020 -
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ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit helped identify mites found in the highlands of Peru.
Feb 24, 2020 -
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ARS entomologist is developing microbial pesticides for the effective control of mosquitoes.
Feb 11, 2020 -
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Cute as Can Bee! Learn more ARS honey bee research.
Nov 05, 2019 -
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The ARS Bee Research Lab maintains a Pollinator Garden as an educational tool.
Oct 15, 2019 -
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ARS research finds cedarwood oil has potential as a natural pest-control agent and wood treatment.
Oct 10, 2019 -
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Hunting for natural enemies of the red imported fire ant is paying off.
Sep 09, 2019 -
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By tapping into the vibrational signals they use as mating calls.
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ARS scientists play an essential role in bringing products to your grocery store shelves.
Jul 01, 2019 -
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Scientists with the USDA are studying ways to keep honeybees stress-free and healthy.
Jun 17, 2019 -
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The seeds of a purple-flowered annual known as cuphea could be the source of another insect repellent.
May 28, 2019 -
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In ARS laboratory studies essential oils in Italian honeysuckle killed 100 percent of mosquito larvae.
May 20, 2019 -
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An ARS entomologist is focused on finding natural ways to control stink bugs.
Apr 08, 2019 -
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The emerald ash borer is destroying ash trees, which are used to make baseball bats.
Apr 01, 2019 -
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There’s surprising news about a pest that’s the main culprit in global honey bee colony losses.
Feb 19, 2019 -
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The spotted lanternfly, first sighted in Pennsylvania, is an invasive pest to the United States.
Feb 11, 2019