Archeology
The 'socks' are 1,800 years old gold rings
According to Al Bawaba, Jason Massey, 45, a pest control worker, has discovered a rare ring engraved with the Roman goddess figure in a field near Crewkerne.
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Biology
Heroic green silk trees turn hornets into mummies
Green silk is a parasitic plant, whose scientific name is Cassytha filiformis. This terrifying plant specializes in sucking up nutrients in the wasps and turning bees in…
Biology
Caterpillars know how to eat poison to defend themselves from enemies
According to Science Advances magazine, the caterpillar Spodoptera littoralis, who specializes in eating corn leaves, has found a way to overcome plant protection system…
Biology
You are witnessing the horror but the most difficult scene in nature
Recently on Reddit forum appeared a topic that attracted extremely many followers and comments. This reason stems from a very horrifying but extremely difficult sight to…
Biology
New generation bee-friendly pesticides
Bees and other pollinators are needed for ¾ crops in the world, but they are severely reduced in recent decades due to destruction of habitats.
Biology
When attacked by pests and diseases, plants prioritize protecting flowers and not leaves
According to the New Phytologis magazine, a new study by international scientists shows that plants when attacked by pests often give priority to protecting flowers and…
Biology
The work of creating 'super trees' supports human life
Researchers at Kew Botanical Gardens in London (UK) said that there are many ways for people to exploit the capacity of trees.
Biology
More than 8 billion trees in North America are at risk of disappearing because of a true invasive bug
The condition of the ash species in North America is the clearest example showing that the main threat to wildlife is invasive pests due to human activities.
Biology
'Vaccinate' plants to fight pests and diseases
Pests threaten crops around the world, greatly affecting food security of many countries. The usual solution used by most farmers is spraying 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
First appeared cassava mealybug damage pink powder in Vietnam
According to the Plant Protection Department, now in Tay Ninh province, new pests appear on cassava (cassava), called pink powder mealybugs. This is a dangerous pest, di…
Biology
New pests are found in Vietnam
Scientists have discovered new psyllids in Vietnam. This is a species often harmful on black star trees. The new psyllid is called Rioza hopeae, living in most of the so…