pest
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“Early detection and rapid response are critical to preventing the pest from spreading further,” the agency wrote in its warning about the infestation in Costco plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"As a scientist, my goal is to identify practical solutions that support pest management while also protecting beneficial insects and the food systems that depend on them."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The plant says it's not the source of the flies and has pest control measures in place.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The U.S. is revitalizing sterile fly production, with a new facility in Mexico and another under construction in South Texas, to eliminate the pest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
They flocked by the hundreds in the reeds and were a serious pest.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
While sulfoxaflor is effective against pests, it is also known to be toxic to bees.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The findings underscore an ongoing challenge for modern agriculture: protecting crops from destructive pests without harming the beneficial insects that support food production.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
Sterile insect technique has been used for years to decrease and control pests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
"Sometimes people can get very embarrassed by pests because there is an inclination that maybe they're dirty, which actually isn't always the case," he said.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
My father used to call them pests, but I was glad to see them.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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