Agricultural pests have long been considered one of the greatest threats to food security. Insect pests and diseases cause about a 40% loss in global production each year. And scientists warn that the problem will probably get worse.
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A new study, done by scientists at the University of Georgia, suggests that one of the secrets to controlling the hemlock woolly adelgid may be at the top of the tree.
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In the Ngara district in northwest Tanzania is a small village with some of the ideal conditions for mosquitoes. Villagers lack the income to pay for the typical mosquito protection. Many are wary of chemical sprays used on their property or inside the house. Because the village was nearly ideal for mosquitoes, it was also ideal for a group of British researchers who wanted to test the effectiveness of an exotic invasive plant on repelling mosquitoes.
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