Sirex noctilio, a woodwasp native to Eurasia, has emerged as one of the most significant invasive pests in pine plantations worldwide. Its introduction into non-native regions has led to substantial ...
The larva of a lady beetle is seen here consuming aphids feeding on milkweed. While they are fierce predators, most people do not recognize insects as useful biological controls. Jeff Burbrink ...
(Beyond Pesticides, November 30, 2023) Scientists at Minami Kyushu University in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery of a new biological control for a target insect. They have identified a ...