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The secret life of insects: Check your paprika
25 Apr 2025 08:51 GMT
… – they're all pest-friendly (Photo: Getty Images) … many spices tend to suffer insect damage, including turmeric, coriander, … are these insects? The most common pests found in spices … and temperature-controlled environment, insects can thrive, reproduce, …
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The mighty impact of insects
25 Apr 2025 02:37 GMT
… fundamental questions.The Social Insect Research Group, or SIRG … organization and function of insects for over 20 years. … as a really effective biological pest control for fruit trees.
… and have less environmental damage than pesticide sprays.
“Locusts at …
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"Our neighbours are throwing food from windows - it's causing rat infestation"
25 Apr 2025 01:44 GMT
… cladding in 2023 – is investigating damage to panels and insulation serving … she hasn’t seen a rat, her daughter who she … lately, having not seen a rat for about a year
The … including regular visitors by a pest control contractor.
“We understand the distress …
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What you need to know before becoming a collector of live insects or snails
24 Apr 2025 23:21 GMT
(BPT) - Insects and snails are a critical part of the planet's ecosystem. Bees, for example, pollinate important crops and provide high-quality food like honey, while snails feed on dead or rotting organic matter in the soil to speed up recycling of …
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Spongy moth quarantine to go into effect for three cities
24 Apr 2025 21:54 GMT
There's a chance you'll see more of this fuzzy insect should there be more federal job cuts
There's a chance you'll see more of this fuzzy insect should there be more federal job cuts
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Residents of Grand Rapids, Coon Rapids and Winona …
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How to get rid of mole crickets this spring and save your lawn from damage
24 Apr 2025 21:18 GMT
… the culprits.
These imported insect pests tunnel into turfgrass with … species that cause significant damage to lawns and gardens … a method of managing insect pests by introducing a beneficial … or destroys the pest.
Pesticides
Pesticides give faster results than …
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MDA Enacts Temporary Quarantine for Spongy Moth in Portions of Three Cities
24 Apr 2025 15:58 GMT
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is placing spongy moth-infested areas in Coon Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Winona under quarantine beginning May 1. A portion of each city will be quarantined, which limits the movement of woody material out of …
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Organic Pest Control for Cucumber Beetles: Effective Natural Solutions
24 Apr 2025 15:25 GMT
… can prevent damage to your crops by catching the pests early. This … avoiding cucumber beetle damage while preserving the greatest organic pest control for cucumber … s own pest control powers. Cultivating various plants attracts beneficial insects like cucumber …
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Tiny European moth a biocontrol for hardy oxeye daisy weed
24 Apr 2025 15:25 GMT
A European moth is being used in parts of Western Canada as a biological control agent against oxeye daisy, an invasive plant that threatens forage crops and pastures.
The white-flowered plant, native to Europe, has spread aggressively through regions of …
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Gardeners warned over 'destructive' insect ruining hedges this April
24 Apr 2025 09:03 GMT
… pest prevention expert at Pest-Stop, explains why April … , often unnoticed until the damage is done.”
These caterpillars … weakens the plant, causing irreversible damage.
“By the time webbing … recommends using a moth trap – a reusable, pesticide-free trap that …