The tiny samurai wasp may be a good biological control agent for reducing brown marmorated stink bugs.
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Scientists are studying magnetic senses in leaf-cutter ants, a major pest for tropical and subtropical crops.
Sep 07, 2021 -
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Microalgae could provide a strong, sustainably produced artificial diet for honey bees.
Aug 16, 2021 -
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Have you ever wondered how long a mosquito needs to bite you to pass on a pathogen?
Jul 26, 2021 -
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Methyl benzoate is equally effective as both a government-approved food additive and as a pesticide.
Jun 01, 2021 -
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ARS researchers are investigating whether insects are involved in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
May 24, 2021 -
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ARS scientists are always coming up with innovative ways to tackle problems that really bug farmers.
May 17, 2021 -
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ARS researchers are providing pest management solutions for peach tree growers.
Mar 29, 2021 -
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Scientists are using ultraviolet light to kill pests of strawberry and other fruit crops.
Mar 08, 2021 -
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Specially trained canines may be used to detect citrus greening in orchards.
Aug 05, 2020 -
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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.
Jun 01, 2020 -
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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