Pests such as tomato hornworms, aphids, and asparagus beetles are repelled by petunias, according to Ehrlich Pest Control. The more herbaceous and fragrant, the more likely it is to be a natural ...

as with other insect pests. Avoid using yellow traps if Apidius sp. are being used for the control of aphids in the crop. In addition to causing direct feeding damage and resultant yield loss, both ...

Kiran Gadhave, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist and assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, Amarillo, is working on multiple projects to understand tomato spotted wilt virus .

Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been ...

Tomato hornworms are dangerous because they ... leading to reduced yields and weakened plants. To control these pests, handpick beetles and their larvae from plants and use insecticidal soap.

Slugs and snails are a constant, year-round battle for gardeners. The hungry molluscs will stop at nearly nothing to strip your garden of everything you lovingly planted, chewing through strawberries, ...

While pesticides are recommended for pest infestations in the US, sometimes, people end up using too much. Every year, North American homes use approximately 1 billion pounds of conventional ...

Tomato juice, rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, effectively promotes hair regrowth and improves overall hair health. It nourishes the scalp, strengthens hair follicles, and creates a ...

MANILA, Philippines — The retail price of tomato has increased to P360 per kilo, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Based on the monitoring of the DA in Metro Manila markets ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have received two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation to develop better control and understanding of tomato ...