Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size of a sesame seed. They are typically black, bronze, or a dark metallic blue ...

A species of parasitic wasp discovered by chance could provide growers with a chemical-free way of controlling a major pest. Researchers made the discovery when the wasps appeared mysteriously in ...

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Almost all herbivorous insects are specialized to feed on specific host plants and have adapted to their chemical defenses. Flea beetles are important pests of cabbage and other cruciferous plants, ...