Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports
Kenya's flower industry is being ravaged by pests, leading some flower farmers to rely more heavily on toxic pesticides ...
Gardening: Watch out for pests on indoor plants
With our outdoor plants now properly covered with a blanket of snow, it’s time to turn our attention to our houseplants and ...
Border officials warn: Valentine's flowers might express true love, but some are risks for disease, pests
As Valentine's Day nears, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are working to keep imported flowers free of pests or ...
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Organic insect pest control in vegetable and flower gardens
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Fossils show leaf-eating insects tracked gum trees for millions of years
How far would leaf-eating insects go to dine on their favorite food? Perhaps the other side of the world, according to ...
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Grasslands study finds increasing fertilizer use drastically reduces the number of flowers and insects
Their findings show that increasing application of fertilizers such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, can reduce flower numbers five-fold and half the number of pollinating insects in ...