They spread by producing crawling young which find new areas to colonise then produce young. In July winged forms fly off to infest other plants. Breeding stops in autumn when immature aphids seek ...

In a field experiment, scientists compared two groups of insects with different diets and discovered a food-chain reaction.

The key to dealing with these small but destructive pests is knowing when and how to take action. Aphids are most abundant in summer and spring when temperatures are hot to moderate and plants produce ...

As the warmer weather becomes a breeding ground for all kinds of leaf-destroying bugs, plant-owners should be warned to make ...

Following Defra’s decision to deny sugar beet growers emergency neonicotinoid seed treatments to combat virus yellows, ...

Aphids are small, green insects that suck sap from a variety of plants. These tiny little creatures might seem insignificant, but if they get out of hand, they can cause some serious damage to ...

Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, ...

Toward the end of February temperatures will begin to warm a little. However, temperatures in the 30s and 40s are still quite ...

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This study presents an important finding on the molecular mechanism for transduction of environmentally induced polyphenism. The evidence supporting the claims of the author is solid. This paper would ...

Discover the flavorful herb you should plant near zinnias to enhance your garden’s beauty and health. Learn tips for and ...

The plant immune system, which differs significantly from that of humans, utilises small RNA sequences to deactivate or ...