Anyone considering outdoor activities and jubilances during the summer were warned of the creepy-crawly insects that tended to fester and infect people with diseases. People were highly encouraged to ...

A recent review published in PLOS Pathogens discussed the current research on the role of molecular mechanisms in mediating immune priming in insects and regulating vector-borne disease transmission.

Much of the Earth has been modified by humans, which has a flow-on effect on natural ecosystems, including the insects that carry disease. For the first time, researchers have examined when and how ...

The major pests we deal with are insects, weeds and fungal diseases. A pesticide is a product, whether organic or chemical, used to kill the target pest. Insecticides are used for insect control, ...

In the toxic male technique, genetically engineered male insects would implant semen containing toxic venom into the female insects during mating. Madugrero/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Insects do a ...

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. A holistic approach known as "Plant Health Care" starts with proper plant selection and care and ends with ...

This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. Host Kim Todd and the panel of ...

New research reveals how the bacteria strain Wolbachia pipientis enhances the fertility of the insects it infects, an insight that could help scientists increase the populations of mosquitoes that do ...

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. A holistic approach known as "Plant Health Care" starts with proper plant selection and care and ends with ...

Sometimes holes appear in plant leaves and it's not clear why. We rounded up five common causes for this problem and tips for preventing or fixing it.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.