John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Pest Control, Sustainability,
February is Browntail Moth Awareness Month - Mount Desert Islander
Winter is the best time to clip and destroy BTM winter webs within reach or hire licensed arborists or pesticide applicators to reduce out-of-reach populations.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Pest Control, GMO's, Insects, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,
GM versions of fall armyworm can effectively control the insect pest, study confirms - Alliance for Science
Genetically modified insects offer a sustainable solution for controlling fall armyworm, a devastating agricultural pest that has already developed resistance to both insecticides and Bt crops, a new study finds. The peer-reviewed research, published in BMC Biotechnology Journal, found that Oxitec Ltd.’s Friendly technology can effectively reduce populations of fall armyworm, offering hope for long-term […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Sustainability, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, Ag Tech,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Pest Control, Insects, Research, Ag North America,
“Murder Hornet” The world’s largest Asian wasps invading North America
In the fall of 2019, a nest of Asian giant hornets, native to Eastern Asia, was found and eradicated on Vancouver Island, Canada. Individual hornets were also found and dispatched on the U.S. side of the border in Washington state. Media headlines that referred to these insects as “murder hornets” recently went viral, causing mass […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Vegetables, Pest Control, Gardening, Insects,
10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Scale on Plants - Dre Campbell Farm
An infestation of scale insects can cause damage to houseplants, tees, shrubs, or vegetable crops. Here's how to get rid of them naturally.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Rice, Organic, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Research,
Pesticide-free crop protection yields sizable economic benefits in Asia-Pacific - Alliance for Science
Scientists have estimated for the first time how nature-based solutions for agricultural pest control deliver US$14.6 to US$19.5 billion annually across 23 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The new research, published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, suggests that non-chemical crop protection (or biological control) delivers economic dividends that far surpass those attained through […]
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Andrew Chronister
Topics: Herbicides, Pesticides, Crop Dusting, Drones UAV, Pest Control,
Ministry of Agriculture Supports Usage of Drone Technology in Agriculture
Ag-specific drone solutions have exploded in popularity in recent years. Drones have made various tiresome agricultural tasks more easier, ranging from crop progress monitoring to crop damage detection.
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Andrew Chronister
Topics: Herbicides, Pesticides, Crop Dusting, Drones UAV, Pest Control,
Crop Spraying Drones: This Small U.S. Manufacturer is Taking on the Global Market
AgroDrone, a small Texas-based drone manufacturer is taking on the global market for ag tech with their crop spraying drones.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Pest Control, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes,
California Vineyards That Once Used Only Toxic Chemicals to Protect Vines Now Use Nesting Owls
In Napa Valley, more and more growers are switching from super toxic pesticides to welcoming barn owns onto their fields for rodent control.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Pest Control, Ag Innovation,
This tiny camera can show the world from a bug's point of view
Steerable arm helps save energy while capturing panoramic views
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