- A large number of our designated noxious weeds have had some sort of bio-control program at one time or another. So I think probably maybe two thirds of the noxious weeds have some sort of bio ...

One man's weed is another man's wonder and University of Guam research scientist Dr. Gadi V. P. Reddy has spent much of his career finding environmentally safe methods to control invasive plants. A ...

Weed control is essential in apple orchards because weeds compete with trees for nutrients, water and sunlight, which can ...

Bioherbicides offer a promising, sustainable alternative to synthetic chemical herbicides by harnessing the natural phytotoxic properties of fungi. Recent research in this field has focused on ...

From fertility to soil health to pest control, biologicals are opening up a realm of natural possibilities for farmers. Next up, they could provide weed control. Simply put, the bioherbicide category ...

Pt. 1. Scope of biological control -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Types of biological control, targets, and agents -- Pt. 2. Kinds of natural enemies -- 3. Parasitoid diversity and ecology -- 4. Predator ...

Hoping to tag-team invading insect and plant species with the oldest and newest in scientific approaches, researchers from 22 nations will gather Oct. 14-16 in Montpellier, France, for a symposium on ...

This review summarizes all known direct nontarget attack (NTA) cases of intentionally released or actively redistributed weed biological control agents, in order to allow for an objective risk-benefit ...

Could Palmer amaranth, the king of resistant weeds and crippler of herbicides, be dethroned by its own sex drive? An innovative, herbicide-free technology is under testing and aims to attack Palmer ...

Montana AG Live begins its 30th season by welcoming two teachers, Todd Breitenfeldt, creator of "Bugs with an Attitude", & Mike Battaiola. Together they worked with their Whitehall High School ...

CHEYENNE – Biological control isn’t new to Wyoming, but it is a growing option for combating weeds throughout the state. This pest management strategy is the control and reduction of unwanted species ...

As our climate and landscape conditions continue to shift, noxious weeds will remain a major challenge in managing and protecting natural resources here in Eagle County. By definition, noxious weeds ...