Insecticides are chemicals used to control insect populations that can cause harm to crops, livestock, or human health. Among them, one of the most commonly used insecticides is the cover insecticide.

Researchers designed a textile 'Plant Armor' that forces insects to navigate a maze-like path if they try to reach a plant. The design was more effective at blocking insects from reaching cabbage ...

The term debug is best known for what’s done to software before introducing it to the public. But for those who like to spend time in the outdoors, the term is wishful thinking: How much nicer would ...

It's amazing that something as simple as shelter and shade can make such a difference in my garden. I broke down and bought floating row cover last week after several futile attempts at protecting my ...

Row covers have many benefits, and keeping insects away from your vegetables is one of them. Barriers to the elements and pests come in many varieties. The most elaborate are large, walk-through ...

Cover crops are all the rage these days, and might be a part of the solution for problems confronting the long-term sustainability of agricultural production in the U.S. Simply defined, cover crops ...