is an insect pest that feeds on the nitrogen fixing nodules of host legumes (larvae) and leaves and growing points of host seedlings (adults). Native to Europe, the pea leaf weevil (PLW) was first ...

Prairie crop producers need to focus on conserving beneficial insects while simultaneously managing pest insects. Many of ...

Migrating monarch butterflies need habitat of food, water and shelter so that these pollinators can survive their long migration.

Researchers from the University of St Andrews have uncovered the surprising mechanics behind the wriggle of the red flour beetle, findings which could help combat infestation and threats to food ...

Research from the University of St Andrews could help combat threats to global food security by dealing with flour beetles more effectively. Red flour beetles are a huge problem in the developing ...

It is hoped the device, dubbed 'Weevil', will replace current mine-clearing methods that require a crew of three soldiers to risk their lives to carve a safe path through a minefield in a 62-tonne ...

We wanted to understand what can be done to lower this risk, and our new research suggests food timing could be that target.” “I’d recommend including foods like salmon, which is packed with ...

The weevils are expected to multiply just as fast to address the problem. Government unleashes tiny insects to combat ...

Food microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, both in food and used for the production of food. This includes microorganisms that contaminate food, as well as those used in its ...

health officials say A condition that has killed at least 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo this month is suspected to be malaria or food poisoning, local health officials said ...

The James River Batteau Company, an outdoor recreation-meets-historical tour business, has designed a dinner cruise that honors the resilience and culinary ingenuity of enslaved boatmen The long ...