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Pest Defined
An organism that has become so abundant that it is threatening the survival of some species that it uses for nourishment or shelter
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'Spider kills dog' story doesn't ring true
Published September 6, 2008, 12:28 am, San Francisco Chronicle
Q: I saw a story on TV recently about a rare spider from Afghanistan that was accidentally carried into the country and bit the family dog, which then died. Is this common? Do we have to worry about foreign bugs coming home with our soldiers in Afghanistan...
Labour and Nats squabbling over crumbs
Published September 4, 2008, 8:49 pm, Scoop.co.nz
“It seems as though both major parties are squabbling over a few crumbs amounting to a false commitment to recreation,” said Mr Dunne. UnitedFuture is particularly concerned at the attitude of DoC towards recreational users such as large game hunters and fishers.
Lovebugs spread dismay, paint-eating acid during seasonal appearance
Published September 4, 2008, 8:04 pm, Beaumont Enterprise
It might look like the lovebugs have an ideal life.
New Fungal Finding Could Mean Better Bio-Insecticide
Published September 4, 2008, 5:17 am, Agricultural Research Magazine
A method of culturing the beneficial fungus Metarhizium anisopliae so that it churns out billions of tightly bundled cells, called "microsclerotia," could mean even more moldy mayhem for soft-bodied ticks, termites and crop pests including sugar beet root maggots.
K-State Seeks Environmentally-benign Alternatives to Control Insects in Food-processing Plants
Published September 4, 2008, 2:14 am, Kansas City InfoZine
America's enormous food processing industry must choose a new way to control the flour beetles and other insects that thrive in and around flour mills, pasta plants and pet food facilities.
Marico to help develop coconut clusters in Kerala
Published September 3, 2008, 11:56 am, Business Standard India
In an effort that would benefit coconut farmers and the industry, the Coconut Development Board (CDB) has kicked off a partnership with FMCG major Marico to develop coconut clusters in Kerala.
South Asia News in brief: 22 August"3 September
Published September 3, 2008, 7:39 am, SciDev.net
Below is a round up of news from or about South Asia for the period 22 August–3 September 2008.
Tips for a Clean Oil Change
Published September 3, 2008, 7:32 am, Liberty County Times
(ARA) - An estimated 185 million gallons of used motor oil is improperly disposed of each year in the United States -- dumped on the ground, tossed in the trash or poured down storm sewers and drains. An old adage states clearly that oil and water don't mix.
First Person: Off-Road Facts
Published September 3, 2008, 5:59 am, Santa Fe Reporter
The National Forest Service is currently proposing actions to manage previously unregulated off-road vehicles (ORVs) —including ATV’s, dirt bikes, motorcycles and SUVs—in the Santa Fe National Forest . This has upset ORV enthusiasts, who have appeared at numerous public meetings wanting to know, as one yelled out, “What is the PROBLEM?!?”
Combatting fire ants
Published September 2, 2008, 3:40 pm, The Shelby Star
BESSEMER CITY - The Yellow Jackets stung North Gaston 55-0 Friday night, but a different kind of swarm was invading the sidelines.
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Sat Sep 6
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Fri Sep 5
- Cockroach Elimination | University of Kentucky Entomology
- Pests, Part Two: Bacterial Spot
- AVRDC Learning Center
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Thu Sep 4
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