pest news

May 17, 2018

Insect gene allows reproductive organs to cope with harmful bacteria

A group of biologists has studied Nasonia parasitic wasps, which are about the size of a sesame seed, and they serve as one of the best […]
May 17, 2018

More than a living syringe: Mosquito saliva alone triggers unexpected immune response

Mosquito saliva alone can trigger an unexpected variety of immune responses in an animal model of the human immune system. More than a living syringe: Mosquito […]
May 17, 2018

Pesticides: What happens if we run out of options?

What happens when pests resist all forms of herbicides and pesticides? To slow the evolutionary progression of weeds and insect pests gaining resistance to herbicides and […]
May 17, 2018

Battling bubbles: How plants protect themselves from killer fungus

In the battle between plants and pathogens, molecules called small RNAs are coveted weapons used by both invaders and defenders. Researchers report how plants package and […]