University of Florida study explores biological pest control for crop protection ...

Twospotted spider mites are a tiny pest that can cause big damage to strawberry plants. Farmers may combat them by using pesticides, but twospotted spider mites often develop resistance to poison.

Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...

The twospotted spider mite and the chilli thrips are a pain for Florida strawberry growers. Scientists focus on a predatory ...

The red palm mite, Raoiella indica, has emerged as a formidable pest across tropical and subtropical regions, posing a substantial threat to economically important host plants such as coconut, oil ...

Diatomaceous earth can kill spider mites by drying them out, but it only works on areas they touch, like soil—not the leaf undersides where they usually hide. To improve effectiveness, mix ...

From ducks to drones, Shane explores how farmers fight pests with nature — not chemicals. Host Shane Campbell-Staton meets the unlikely heroes of pest control—from 10,000 ducks in Thai rice fields to ...

The coconut mite (Aceria guerreronis) represents a formidable challenge to coconut production worldwide. This minute pest exploits the microhabitats afforded by coconut bracts, rendering conventional ...

On a warm, dry summer day, some of my plants’ leaves had a sprinkling of light dots. Some were turning an unhealthy, ugly bronze color. The underside of the leaves revealed webbing, indicating that ...

Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of year, but beneath those glossy leaves, a quiet battle ...

If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim to mites, specifically spider mites. These arachnids are hard to see, reproduce rapidly, and leave a messy ...

No larger than a grain of sand, spider mites have eight legs and needle-like mouthparts used to pierce leaves of host plants and suck out their fluids. Unfortunately for home gardeners and commercial ...