Very low concentrations of the popular organic insecticide spinosad have profound effects on beneficial insect species, including vision loss and neurodegeneration, new research led by the University ...

Data from a recent study found spinosad (Natroba) to be a safe and effective treatment option for scabies. A suspension of spinosad at 0.9% was approved by the FDA last year for the treatment of ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Happy 4th of July. I talk to concerned gardeners every year about insects and disease, so this week I will discuss using a more natural approach with the ...

On your citrus tree late last summer, did you notice little gray or black meandering trails on the young leaves? And a bit later, realize that many of those same leaves were rolled into bumpy ...

The state of Florida plans to begin aerial spraying to combat a growing infestation of an aggressive Asian fruit fly in southern Miami-Dade County. Beginning Friday, state officials plan to spray ...

Few things are as disheartening to a gardener than seeing unwelcome pests feasting on the literal fruits of your labor. The best insecticides for your vegetable garden target the bugs that are ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A delayed happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there in the Valley. Although the most popular gift is clothing, a power tool is always a great choice for ...