insects

Not only is it still winter from a meteorological standpoint, but in several parts of the nation it still feels like winter.  Too soon, perhaps to consider how to deal with mosquitoes in the summer?  As Penn State University Extension’s Jamie Kopco points out now is a good time to learn more about biology of mosquitoes, so you can be prepared to deal with them.    “A lo...

Can you imagine what would happen if a population of insects we didn’t already have a good way to control broke out? The effects could be crippling for farmers.

With over 91,000 described types of insects living in the United States, there are hungry pests that could do some serious damage in Idaho.

A total of 20 agricultural groups recently argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., about chlorpyrifos.  Specifically, they asked the court to reinstate chlorpyrifos tolerances that the EPA has found safe.  EPA rev...

But we’ve heard a lot over the last couple of months about a mission to Mars; putting humans on the Red Planet. But for that to happen, the astronauts would need to grow food. So, what happens if an insect hitchhikes and starts destroying the crops? G ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is very interested in what’s trucked in to the Evergreen state.  Not just commodities and loads, but also insects.  The WSDA is ramping up efforts to check big rigs coming into the state for insects in the grill, or on the windshield.  WSDA’s Randy ...

As the temperatures begin their march towards winter freezes, many insects will be looking for warmer climates indoors in homes and apartments.   Oregon Department of Agriculture Entomologist Jim LaBonte said while the pests are not dangerous to humans, they can surprise the homeowner.  ...