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insect pests

Cabbage Beetles Find No Safe Haven in Rapeseed

April 15, 2026

Scientists set out to see if the cabbage stem flea beetle could survive on rapeseed, a major European crop. They tracked how the beetle’s young grow over time and tested many different rapeseed varieties for resistance. The results showed that none of the plants stopped the larvae from developing –

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Two Varieties of Xenorhabdus griffiniae Bacteria: A Closer Look at Their Genomes

November 16, 2024

Did you know that tiny worms and their bacterial pals can kill bugs? That's right! Nematodes from the Steinernema group and their Xenorhabdus buddies are nature's bug killers. These microscopic teams are so good at their job that scientists use them to control pests without harsh chemicals. But ther