Modern agriculture depends heavily on chemical pesticides, and for decades they have been framed as a necessary compromise, a controlled environmental cost in exchange for...
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Plants vs Insects (Plants Win This)
Insects are very important to life on Earth. They pollinate plants, break down organic matter, and serve as food for birds, reptiles, and other animals....
Bee Evolution? Scientists Find That Bumblebee Queens Hibernate in Pesticide-Contaminated Soil
Researchers from the University of Guelph discovered new findings about the health, survival, and reproduction of bumblebees. Dr Nigel Raine and Dr Sabrina Rondeau from...
Starting with “Plant Flu” – Why Do We Need Antiviral Pesticides?
Phenomenon Introduction Have you noticed the mysterious yellow patterns on rose leaves along your school’s tree-lined paths? These lightning-like markings are symptoms of a “plant...
Research Says Aloe Vera Peels Can be a Natural Pesticide
Aloe vera plant peels, typically discarded as agricultural waste, have been discovered by scientists to have insect-repelling properties. Meaning that they can serve as a...
Using Ants as Pesticide? Check This New Research Finding
What do you usually do when you see ants marching in your garden? Do you try to get rid of them, like using pesticides? We...