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Originally Published 6 months ago — by CBS News
The U.S. plans to combat the spread of dangerous New World screwworms by building an $8.5 million facility in Texas to breed sterile flies, aiming to prevent the pest from infesting livestock and wildlife, and to protect the cattle industry from economic losses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
A study has found that red nets are more effective at deterring onion thrips, a common agricultural pest, than black or white nets. The research suggests that changing agricultural nets from black or white to red could help reduce pesticide use and its negative environmental impact, while supporting more sustainable and effective agricultural practices. The red nets not only require less insecticide but also offer improved breathability, reduced chance of fungal infections, and better access to sunlight, making them a promising solution for sustainable agriculture.