A GENETICALLY-modified moth, right, has been bred by Oxfordshire scientists to reduce serious pest damage to cabbages, kale and broccoli. Male diamondback moths with a “self limiting gene” produce ...

Scientists in Britain say they have developed a way of genetically modifying and controlling an invasive species of moth that causes serious pest damage to cabbages, kale, canola and other similar ...

A bioengineered oilseed plant can produce a moth sex pheromone molecule used to control insect pests. Pheromones are chemical signals that cause a behavioural response in members of the same or ...

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Sexually confusing moths has emerged as a way to force the pests out of the wardrobe. In a new pest control treatment, experts lured male moths and covered them in a “perfume” of artificial pheromones ...

A genetically modified moth could help curb a major pest of vegetable crops around the world, research suggests. The diamondback moth feeds on cabbage, broccoli and other crucifers causing an ...

MOTHS can be one of the most irritating critters to get into the home. Their constant flapping around the house and eating clothes and furnishings can be a nuisance for any homeowner. There's a simple ...