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Signs of Possible Insecticide Resistance in Bed Bugs Linked to Gene Mutation

Photo credit: www.sciencedaily.com Following World War II, the widespread issue of bed bugs was significantly reduced during the 1950s due...

Even Sublethal Insecticide Doses Can Disrupt Pollinator Mating Behavior

Photo credit: www.sciencedaily.com Insecticides, while effective in controlling crop damage from pests, pose significant risks to beneficial insect populations, including...

TikTok Prankster Charged for Spraying Insecticide on Grocery Store Produce

Photo credit: people.com TikTok Prankster Charged After Filming Pesticide Spray in Walmart TikTok influencer Charles Smith, known by the handle Wolfie...

Novel Gene Drive Eliminates Insecticide Resistance in Pests Before Vanishing

Photo credit: www.sciencedaily.com New Genetic Solution Tackles Insecticide Resistance in Crops The use of insecticides has long been a strategy for...

New Research Examines Insecticide Contamination in Minnesota’s Water Supply

Photo credit: www.sciencedaily.com Study Highlights Risks of Neonicotinoids in Minnesota Drinking Water Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, in...

Investigation of Wild Type Mosquitoes in Burkina Faso Uncovers New Indicators of Insecticide Resistance

Photo credit: phys.org New Insights into Insecticide Resistance in Malaria Vectors A recent study has shed light on new genetic variants...

Study Reveals Consumer-Grade Insecticide Sprays Ineffective Against Cockroaches

Photo credit: phys.org Study Reveals Ineffectiveness of Common Consumer Insecticides Against Cockroaches A recent study published in the Journal of Economic...