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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Fruit, Pest Control, Sustainability, Grapes,

Perennial flower strips for pest control in fruit orchards

The perennial character and diversified structure of orchards make them interesting habitats for biodiversity and potentially attractive for both pollinators and natural enemies of pests. Diversifying orchards with non-crop vegetation such as flowering strips can provide additional opportunities to maintain and develop these insect populations and by so doing optimise ecosystem services. This article, adapted from the technical guide 'Perennial flower strips in fruit orchards' published by the EcoOrchard project (ERA-Net CORE Organic Plus), looks at advantages of sown flower strips, species selection and plant attributes, soil preparation, sowing, cutting and mulching, establishment costs, potential drawbacks, and benefits of particular groups of natural enemies promoted by flower strips.

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John LaRose Jr.
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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.
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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.
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Topics: Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Pest Control, Sustainability, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, Ag Tech,

New Tech that Zaps Agricultural Pests with Laser Beams

The research comes as demand increases for a safe and stable food supply - without the app...

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John LaRose Jr.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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