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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Invasive pest carp a popular part of traditional Czech-Australian Christmas

ABC

The carp caught by Glen Hill can end up in some very fancy dishes, including the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Award gold medal-winning smoked carp pate. "People have told me eating carp is disgusting," said Veronika Seda, who moved to Australia from the Czech Republic 12 years ago. They decided to return to live in Adelaide 18 months ago …

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3 weeks ago

Special team issues advisory to farmers in Karaikal on managing paddy affected by waterlogging

The Hindu

A team of scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, and agricultural extension officers has advised farmers in Karaikal to adopt integrated pest management strategies to protect standing paddy crops inundated during the recent heavy rain. Earlier, the Department of Agriculture reported to the Puducherry government that there was a possibility of significant …

Karaikal

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Woman horrified after receiving 'terrifying' Shein parcel with 'huge spider' moving inside

Daily Mail

One horrified shopper who bought her colleague a Secret Santa gift was left petrified when a huge spider arrived with her Shein parcel. Marnie Holman paid £1.25 for a two piece Christmas hat and scarf wine bottle decoration - but the experience left her feeling more Halloween than Yuletide. She had made a large order from the online fashion brand …

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1 month ago

Entomologists inspect fields in Madurai region after pest attacks

New Indian Express

MADURAI: The lack of awareness about early detection and climatic conditions has caused bacterial and pest infestation of paddy and maize crops in Madurai district. Earlier in November, blast and pest infections were reported on paddy crops in Vadipatti block, which was prevented by the agriculture department after timely intervention. Now, several other issues have been reported in several villages, …

Madurai

1 month, 1 week ago

Smart system helps farmers battle insects

China Daily

A technician from the Zhenjiang Plant Protection and Inspection Station checks equipment at an insect monitoring post on the outskirts of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province. "Applying this facial recognition technology to 'insect and worm facial recognition' is a powerful exploration for us to develop an intelligent monitoring system for crop diseases and pests," Zhu said. "Through the intelligent equipment, we can …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Pest uncontrol

Times of India

A former associate editor with the Times of India, Jug Suraiya writes two regular columns for the print edition, Jugular Vein, which appears every Friday, and Second Opinion, which appears on Wednesdays. MORE An unwelcome visitor in the house gives rise to thoughts about unwanted intruders at large The first sign that we had an unwelcome visitor at home was …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fall armyworm ancestry traced worldwide as it destroys crops in worst incursion to date

ABC

Australian researchers are tracking a notorious crop-destroying pest around the world as it spreads from continent to continent. Like other continents, FAW reached Australia's shores on multiple fronts when it arrived in 2020, Dr Tek Tay said. Very hungry caterpillar Central Queensland sorghum grower Rhys Daniels said he had seen FAW in crops for four years, but this was the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Agri officials on alert after pink stem borer pest attack on wheat

Hindustan Times

The state agriculture authorities have increased field surveillance after the detection of pink stem borer pest in wheat fields in some districts, including Mansa and Patiala, causing fear of crop damage. Officials led by Mansa chief agriculture officer Harpreet Pal Kaur inspect a wheat field for pink stem borer on Friday. Mansa chief agriculture officer Harpreet Pal Kaur said in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy INCET admit card 2024 released: Direct link to download

India Today

The Indian Navy INCET 2024 admit card has been released. If you’ve applied for any of the 741 civilian posts under this recruitment drive, it’s time to download your Indian Navy Civilian Entrance Test admit card. INDIAN NAVY RECRUITMENT DETAILS: POSTS AND ELIGIBILITY The recruitment aims to fill vacancies across various posts, including: Fireman Tradesman Mate Chargeman Pest Control Worker …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can the pest control in your house kill you?

Firstpost

A six-year-old girl and her one-year-old brother died in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai after reportedly inhaling toxic fumes from rodenticide used by a pest control service at their house. Pixabay/Representational Image Two children in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai lost their lives after inhaling toxic fumes from rodenticide used by a pest control service at their house on Wednesday evening. A six-year-old girl …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Botched Pest Control Claims Lives of Two Children, Parents Hospitalised In Chennai

ABP News

A pest control mishap in Chennai's Kundrathur neighborhood led to the death of two children and left their parents in critical condition battling for their life on Thursday. The Kundrathur police have arrested one person, identified as Dinakaran, and are searching for two others linked to a T. Nagar-based pest control company responsible for the incident. Preliminary investigations revealed that …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bombay High Court backs railway in wage dispute, affirms arbitrator’s decision

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday upheld an arbitration ruling in favour of the Central Railway, dismissing a claim by a contractor seeking compensation for increasing wages after a government-mandated minimum wage hike. Bombay High Court backs railway in wage dispute, affirms arbitrator’s decision The contractor had argued that the arbitration ruling was invalid as the arbitrator, as a …

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Institute in Yunnan wants to turn county into base to fight pests

China Daily

A senior agricultural official has expressed a desire to convert a county on the Chinese border with Laos and Vietnam into a strategic base for fighting significant cross-border crop pests and diseases in Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on combating the fall armyworm. Addressing a diverse audience consisting of agricultural scientists, government officials and United Nations representatives, Yang Zhenhai, …

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Institute in Yunnan wants to turn county into base to fight pests

China Daily

A senior agricultural official has expressed a desire to convert a county on the Chinese border with Laos and Vietnam into a strategic base for fighting significant cross-border crop pests and diseases in Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on combating the fall armyworm. Addressing a diverse audience consisting of agricultural scientists, government officials and United Nations representatives, Yang Zhenhai, …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shares in Rentokil leap as pest control giant trims costs

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shares in Rentokil have leapt …

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3 months ago

Britain is hit by a pumpkin SHORTAGE just weeks before Halloween - and experts say a common garden pest is to blame

Daily Mail

With just a few weeks to go until Halloween, many excited Britons will already be planning their Jack-o'-lanterns. For example, at Sainsbury's, an Extra Large 'Monster' pumpkin costs £2.75 compared to £3 two years ago. The National Trust said September's cold and wet weather meant many plants at its gardens stopped growing and needed harvesting early, with its gardeners reporting …

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3 months ago

Sex, radiation and mummies: How farms are fighting a pesky almond moth without pesticides

LA Times

In a windowless shack on the far outskirts of Fresno, an ominious red glow illuminates a lab filled with X-ray machines, shelves of glowing boxes, a quietly humming incubator and a miniature wind tunnel. One new study found that the impact of nearby pesticide use on cancer incidence “may rival that of smoking.” “When you have to don a spacesuit, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

NPR

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico toggle caption Armando Solis/AP MEXICO CITY — California avocado growers are fuming this week about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government. "This action reverses the long-established inspection process designed to prevent invasions of known pests in Mexico that would devastate …

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4 months, 1 week ago

How to boost biodiversity: One wing at a time for butterfly conservation

India Today

A remarkable initiative is taking flight, quite literally. The Butterfly Project, spearheaded by Audria Evelinn and the dedicated Nuanu Nature Team, is not just about the beauty of these delicate creatures. A VITAL PRACTICE FOR BIODIVERSITY: Nuanu's Insect Breeding Program stands at the forefront of this transformative project. However, through integrated pest management and effective waste management, the Nuanu Nature …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Detecting agricultural pests through sound : Short Wave : NPR

NPR

How listening to the sounds of insects can help detect agricultural pests Enlarge this image toggle caption Lina Tran Lina Tran On a muggy June morning, Emily Bick winds through a field of knee-high corn, just north of Madison, Wisconsin. Enlarge this image toggle caption Lina Tran/NPR Lina Tran/NPR Bick, an entomologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, researches ways to …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Concerns grow as shot-hole borer found beyond Perth quarantine zone

ABC

The polyphagous shot-hole borer, a tiny beetle that is killing mature trees, has been detected in four suburbs outside the Perth quarantine zone, sparking concern the invasive pest is spreading. WA Minister for Agriculture Jackie Jarvis said the detection of the borer beyond the boundaries of the quarantine zone, within which DPIRD aims to eradicate the beetle, was "incredibly concerning". …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Varroa mite parasite detected in Victoria in first outbreak outside NSW

ABC

An outbreak of the destructive varroa mite parasite has been confirmed for the first time in Victoria, just weeks after Australia's largest annual movement of honey-bee hives began arriving in the state. 'A matter of time' Victorian Apiarists Association president John van Weeghel said the spread of the pest into Victoria had been inevitable. Mr van Weeghel said testing for …

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5 months ago

Pollution affecting pollinators and other beneficial insects, study finds

ABC

Bees and other bugs crucial to a diverse ecosystem experience a significant decline in performance after exposure to polluted air, according to a new study. Farmers of self-pollinating crops such as wheat and barley also rely heavily on beneficial predator insects like wasps to naturally manage pest insects such as aphids. Aussie farmers on front foot With advances in agricultural …

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Invasive pest carp a popular part of traditional Czech-Australian Christmas

Special team issues advisory to farmers in Karaikal on managing paddy affected by waterlogging

Woman horrified after receiving 'terrifying' Shein parcel with 'huge spider' moving inside

Entomologists inspect fields in Madurai region after pest attacks

Smart system helps farmers battle insects

Pest uncontrol

Fall armyworm ancestry traced worldwide as it destroys crops in worst incursion to date

Punjab: Agri officials on alert after pink stem borer pest attack on wheat

Indian Navy INCET admit card 2024 released: Direct link to download

Can the pest control in your house kill you?

Botched Pest Control Claims Lives of Two Children, Parents Hospitalised In Chennai

Bombay High Court backs railway in wage dispute, affirms arbitrator’s decision

Institute in Yunnan wants to turn county into base to fight pests

Institute in Yunnan wants to turn county into base to fight pests

Shares in Rentokil leap as pest control giant trims costs

Britain is hit by a pumpkin SHORTAGE just weeks before Halloween - and experts say a common garden pest is to blame

Sex, radiation and mummies: How farms are fighting a pesky almond moth without pesticides

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

How to boost biodiversity: One wing at a time for butterfly conservation

Detecting agricultural pests through sound : Short Wave : NPR

Concerns grow as shot-hole borer found beyond Perth quarantine zone

Varroa mite parasite detected in Victoria in first outbreak outside NSW

Pollution affecting pollinators and other beneficial insects, study finds