When I spotted a scale insect on a leaf of my Thai lime tree recently, I sighed. It’s only December; sometimes they show up ...

Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here's how to identify the harmful ones ...

You may be familiar with the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), but how much do you know about its dotted relation, the ...

Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat powdery mildew with this guide. Discover organic and chemical treatment options, as well as management strategies for long-term control.

Rice is at the centre of meals for millions of families, but at the same time, it is one of the most compromised crops once ...

Red crown rot slashes soybean yields up to 50 percent. Agronomists share identification tips and prevention strategies ...

These rice bugs or weevils are not poisonous. Even if you eat rice with them, you won’t get sick. But the nutritional value is slightly lower.

When you open up your bag of flour and you discover something alive, don't panic. It happens to everyone, even the cleanest homes. Experts explain what these bugs are and how to say goodbye for good.

Biologists at the University of Costa Rica have uncovered 16 new species of leafhoppers after examining insect collections that sat untouched in museums for over three decades. The find also includes ...

Just as the new world screwworm creeps closer to the state, a new invasive pest is already causing havoc. The pasture mealybug, Heliocococcus summervillei, has never been reported in North ...

Tight margins result in more long-term grain storage. With that trend comes the potential for insects in stored grain. OK, you’re saying, “I haven’t had insect issues before — I don’t need this ...

Aeration should be done routinely throughout the winter to maintain cool and even temperatures in bins. As harvest finishes up, a high-stakes management process is getting underway inside countless on ...