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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The larvicidal activity of pomelo
Researchers from the Philippines have found that pomelo (Citrus grandis) could potentially be used to control the spread of dengue fever. In their study, published in the Indian Journal of Natural Products and Sciences, the team from the National Research Council has identified C. grandis peels to have toxic effects against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti, making it a natural and […]
08/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Not just ugly; pest damage affects nutrition too
A study published in the journal Acta Alimentaria indicated that the damage afflicted by pests on crops not only reduces its visual appeal, but it can also affect its nutritional value. Researchers from Kaposvár University and the University of Pécs in Hungary concluded this after examining the effects that the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) had on […]
06/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Natural is always better: Using predators to protect crops instead of herbicides boosts profit and conserves wildlife
Farmers in northwestern Michigan may have just found a way to hit two birds with one stone, figuratively speaking: They’ve been luring falcons to their farms to naturally cull pests and protect their crops, reducing their dependency on poison and pesticide use along the process. Since the 1990s, local orchardists have been using kestrels, a […]
01/09/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Essential oils found to be effective fumigants against the pulse beetle, a pest common in chickpeas, lentils and other legumes
Essential oils have a lot of benefits, especially for people. However, this effect is not just limited to people – it can even be used in plants. A recent study found that certain types of oils can be effectively used as fumigants against some insects. The study, which was published by the Entomological Society of Southern Africa, […]
01/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Chemical cocktail: How pesticides amplify chemical damage to the environment
It’s been a long-known fact that certain chemicals pose a threat to nature and the environment – a major contributor of which are consumer products and agriculture. While experts can assess the risk that each product poses, there are some exceptions that cause challenges in determining the harmful effects of these chemicals. This phenomenon is mainly brought […]
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