The Illinois Department of Public Health announced its first confirmed case of measles in the state this year on Wednesday. The case involved an adult in far ...

"Among Your Souvenirs" highlights the excitement of collecting souvenirs during foreign travels while cautioning travelers about the hidden risks of pests and diseases that may accompany these items.

Squash vine borers ( Melittia cucurbitae) attack a wide range of plants including summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, ...

With new research, applied mathematicians at UC Santa Cruz introduce methods to improve the forecasting of pest populations ...

A new crop of caretakers will spritz, polish and prune your houseplants — and even send photos while you’re away.

New plant diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, requiring growers to adopt more proactive management strategies.

The strawberry breeds called Florida Brilliance and Sweet Sensation had less damage from chilli thrips and higher yields than ...

“An oak is the best tree to choose because it is the No. 1 plant for supporting the food web, ” says University of Delaware ...

South Texas residents are urged to inspect fruit trees for invasive fruit flies and report findings to local agriculture ...

The European corn borer is one of the most prevalent pests across the world. It feeds on multiple species of plants, with ...

The U.S. beekeeping industry has contracted by about 2.9% over the past five years. Some fear immigration policies and trade ...

A new study opens new avenues for combating soybean cyst nematodes, the most damaging pest for U.S. soybean crops.