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Researchers identify key factors in the spread of insect pests and find public surveillance is critical to early detection

A new study identifies key patterns and factors influencing insect pest establishment and detection across the U.S. and suggests public surveillance awareness and involvement is a critical component ...
The Conversation

The next invasion of insect pests will be discovered via social media

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Orange County Register

There are two types of insect pests. Here’s what you’ll want to remember

1. There are two types of insect pests, chewing and sucking. With the exception of grasshoppers, katydids, and crickets, which are chewing insects, most of the insect pests we see suck sap from plants ...
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Sterile Insect Technique and Biological Control: How Radiation Helps Fight Pests

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Vladimir Tarakanov, IAEA Office of Public Information and ...
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Red nets signal 'stop' to insect pests, reduce need for insecticides

Red nets are better at keeping away a common agricultural insect pest than typical black or white nets, according to a new study. Researchers experimented with the effect of red, white, black and ...