Lavender is a handy natural solution for keeping pests at bay. This is for two key reasons: firstly, its chemical composition ...

They may be barely visible but grain storage pests have the potential to cause significant damage. Gregor Heard is ACM's national grains industry reporter, based in Horsham, Victoria. He has a wealth ...

Your Pet's Food Bowl Is a Bug Magnet Leaving pet bowls out in the open, indoors or out, can turn into an unintentional ...

Tobacco. These are some of the plants that can be used to control storage pests and are more available and easy-to-use than insecticides. For long, farmers have been grappling to double food ...

Finding a kitchen pantry is like hitting the jackpot for pests. Not only is there ample food, but the warm, dark conditions offer the perfect hiding spot, especially during cold winter months. But you ...

It is estimated that 90% of grain stores harbour at least one insect species known to infest grain, underlining the critical importance of good store hygiene in the run-up to harvest. Cleaning out ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently sent warning letters to owners of two food storage warehouses — one in Minneapolis, MN, and one in Chester, PA. Lavella Brothers FDA’s Philadelphia ...