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This new invasive insect in SC threatens the state’s wine and fruit industries. What to know
The spotted lanternfly has been found in Greenville and Seneca and Clemson describes it as a “significant threat.” ...
Orange County had an invasive fly problem, here’s how they handled it
Dealing with a fly infestation at home is annoying. Orange County had one that spanned almost 100 square miles.
Why pesticides won't protect Michigan cherries from invasive fly
Cherry farmers in Michigan continue to combat the spotted wing drosophila, a fruit fly native to Asia that has terrorized ...
The government plans to drop a horde of flies over Texas border. Here's why.
By dropping the sterile, fully developed flies, the USDA plans to prevent flesh-eating maggots from reaching the United ...
How to get rid of fruit flies and prevent them coming in the first place
The hot weather brings unwanted visitors in the form of fruit flies; here’s how to stop them from taking over your kitchen ...
A Plague of Pests Is Coming for California. Here’s How to Stop It.
Within three months, a shipment of small branches arrived in California. The branches carried not only cottony cushion scale, ...
The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico ...
Common farm fungicide may be contributing to 'insect apocalypse'
A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...
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This Fruit Bat Fell Into a Pool and Did Something Unexpected
Bats are surprisingly good swimmers, but this little guy needed a hand to make it out of this Queensland pool.
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Officials raise red flags over increasing threat to local agriculture: 'We don't want them established'
Kern's $3.7 billion citrus and almond industries — making up 40% of the county's agricultural value, per KERO — are on the ...
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To avoid parasites, some fruit flies sacrifice sleep - ScienceDaily
Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression related to metabolism in the hypervigilant flies.