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Kid Scientist Finds Sweet Pest Control
Eleven-year-old Simon Kaschock-Marenda's science fair project led to a publication about the insecticidal effects of the sweetener Truvia. Karen Hopkin reports …
Decoy Mating Call Battles Citrus Pest
Researchers developed a call that effectively mimics the citrus psyllid's mating song, which could be a weapon against a devastating crop scourge. Christopher I…
Pokemon-hunting cops and the Spine Collector scammer
Who has been playing video games rather than hunting down criminals? How is a man alleged to have stolen manuscripts of unpublished books from celebrity authors…
Spain’s latest household pest nightmare is leaving residents covered in unexplained bites
There are some pests that we almost expect to encounter in our homes, even if we would rather they weren’t […]