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Scientists develop new sorghum lines to help cash crops from nematode attacks.

ARS Researchers search for solutions to X-disease, devastating the U.S. sweet cherry industry.

A tiny wasp is turning out to be an important ally for one of America’s biggest crops.

Scientists discovered that bees and hoverflies collect pollen from centipedegrass flower heads.

The tiny samurai wasp may be a good biological control agent for reducing brown marmorated stink bugs.

Scientists are studying magnetic senses in leaf-cutter ants, a major pest for tropical and subtropical crops.

Microalgae could provide a strong, sustainably produced artificial diet for honey bees.

Have you ever wondered how long a mosquito needs to bite you to pass on a pathogen?

Methyl benzoate is equally effective as both a government-approved food additive and as a pesticide.

ARS researchers are investigating whether insects are involved in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

ARS scientists are always coming up with innovative ways to tackle problems that really bug farmers.

ARS researchers are providing pest management solutions for peach tree growers.

Scientists are using ultraviolet light to kill pests of strawberry and other fruit crops.