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Dr. Bugs: How does growing medium affect nematodes?

Question Can you please provide information on how the growing medium can affect Steinernema feltiae? Answer Steinernema feltiae is an entomopath... more »

USDA ARS scientists and research partners find faster, less expensive Lebbeck mealybug detection method

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and research partners have found a faster, safer... more »

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AFE releases online library of thrips and Botrytis resources

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced the release of a new Thrips and Botrytis Research Library. This library is the result of a special r... more »

Dr. Bugs: Anthranilic diamide insecticides

[caption id="attachment_63059" align="alignleft" width="218"] Raymond Cloyd, professor, Kansas State University[/caption] Answer: Insecticides in t... more »

Top GPN Columns of 2022

Vaughn's View, Dr. Bugs, 40 Under 40 Perspectives, Technically Speaking and Culture Report all offer great insights throughout the year in the pages o... more »

Dr. Bugs: How Pesticides Influence Spider Mites

Answer: You ask a very important question, as some insect and mite pests have developed mechanisms that allow them to sense and avoid pesticides (inse... more »