Biology
Honey bees 'addiction' pesticides?
According to a study published in the April 4 issue of Nature (Nature), like nicotine that is addictive to humans, pesticides seem to be capable.
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Spider venom can become the savior of bees
The venom from one of the world's most poisonous spiders may become a biological insecticide that kills harmful insects, but does not affect bees - one of the
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Belgium has the highest rate of dead bees in winter in Europe
In a report published by the European Commission on April 7, Belgium is the country with the highest percentage of dead bees in Europe in the winter of 2012-2013.
Biology
Mushroom saves the world environment
Mushrooms can be used as food, to help produce bread and beer. But, little is known that it can also be used to make safe pesticides, tissue culture in medicine and a gr…
Biology
Use genetically modified insects to replace chemicals
Thousands of genetically modified insects developed by British scientists are about to be deployed to many European fields, as an alternative to chemical pesticides.
Biology
Eliminate the reproductive ability of pests and diseases
Entomologists have identified a neuropeptide (brain signaling protein) named Natalisin, which plays a role in controlling insect reproductive activities.
Biology
Canada develops safe pesticide products
The Government of Canada will set aside an investment to help SemiosBIO Biotechnology Corporation develop and commercialize new pest control products that rely on the ch…
Biology
Helicopters declare war on caterpillars
Thaumetopoea processionea moth usually lays eggs in European oak forests. Caterpillars eat the leaves of oak to grow. Their hairs contain toxins so they can cause itchin…
Biology
The US government is sued for bees
An alliance of beekeepers, conservationists and food safety advocates has sued the US government for authorities to allow people to use pesticides that could harm bees.
Biology
Honey bees forget their way to the nest because of pesticides
Honey bees play an important role in agricultural production. For example, experts estimate honey bees produce £ 200 million for the UK economy each year.
Biology
The cause of arsenic-contaminated rice
Results from a recent study in Consumer Reports show that inorganic arsenic - still known as carcinogen - is found in more than 60 popular rice products.
Biology
Ability to neutralize toxic insecticides of honey bees
Researchers at the University of Illinois, USA, discovered intestinal enzymes of honey bees that can neutralize poisons of pesticides commonly used to kill ticks in hone…
Biology
Any solution to the mysterious decline of bees
The sudden death of the millions of millions of bees in many parts of the world in the same period of time is the old story many years ago. People again make assumptions…
Biology
Pesticides are made from a variety of spices
The Mexican team announced on February 8 that it has successfully prepared a bio-pesticide from chilli, garlic, onions and a variety of spices available in this Central…
Biology
Predatory insects are beneficial for the farm
The vermin pests cause millions of dollars to farmers every year and are the cause of the widespread use of chemical pesticides, which eventually become immune to the th…