Scientists discover that sex determination in nematodes of the genus Bursaphelenchus can be attributed to random events rather than well-known mechanisms such as genetic or environmental sex determination. Credit: Associate Professor Ryoji Shinya, Meiji University The sex and sexual characteristics constitute key aspects of an organism’s life and are determined by a biological process known … Read more
The sex and sexual characteristics constitute key aspects of an organism’s life and are determined by a biological process known as sex determination. These ever-evolving mechanisms are broadly classified based on the type of “switch” that triggers them. Genetic sex determination is dependent on sex chromosomes, such as the X and Y chromosomes in human … Read more
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(Beyond PesticidesJune 8, 2022) A new biological agent to manage the destructive pest spotted wing drosophila (SWD) (Drosophila suzukii) is set to be released this month after approval was granted by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Ganaspis brasiliensis, a parasitic wasp with a specific affinity for SWD, has the ability to significantly curtail the … Read more
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As the country begins to cool down in the lead up to winter it’s common to deal with pesky rats and mice escaping the cold and seeking shelter in our homes and properties. Key points: Native species across Australia are being harmed and killed by pest control intended for rodents Owls and other native birds … Read more
University of Minnesota Extension Sometimes organisms in our crop fields are already helping us with pest control. Growers can take advantage of the benefits these predators and parasites provide. The soybean aphid, a major pest of soybean, invaded the US from eastern Asia in 2000. Shortly after its arrival, Dr. Heimpel, a University of Minnesota … Read more
The Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP) annually recognizes an individual who has made, or is making, extraordinary contributions to the field of augmentation biological control and its use in integrated pest management. The latest honoree is Richard Ward. Ward has had ties to agriculture his whole life, having been introduced to it at the … Read more
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