AMES, Iowa – Aphids, the tiny insects that have become a primary threat to Iowa soybeans in recent years, possess a unique ability to block the genetic defense response of soybeans and may open the ...

As Oregon gets hotter and drier due to climate change, tree-killing invasive pests that prefer warmer temperatures are thriving — endangering Sitka spruce along the coast, firs in the mountains and ...

Climate resilient, nutritious long beans are unfortunately susceptible to aphids and nematodes. By creating four new pest-resistant varieties of the beans, scientists aim to reduce farmers’ reliance ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An aphid infestation is bad news unless you're a hungry ladybug. These little pear-shaped pests extract sap from foliage, weakening your ...

How to get ahead of this pesky pest ...

If you've spent any time outside recently, you've been under attack by some atrocious aphids, at least that's what the experts are calling them. I thought they were gnats but upon closer investigation ...