The most common things that control fruit production are the age and variety of the tree, local weather conditions, how healthy the tree is, and the presence or absence of pollinators. As a ...

Any produce that is no longer edible should be thrown away immediately. "A major step in fruit fly control is the elimination of their feeding and breeding grounds," says Fredericks. "If you ...

76, No. 2 (Jun., 1993), pp. 245-251 (7 pages) Parasitic Hymenoptera were introduced into Florida in an attempt to bring the Caribbean fruit fly (caribfly) under biological control. A total of 15 ...

As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, African countries have come together to discuss environmentally friendly ways to protect fruit and vegetable harvests from insect pests.

The recent rainfall, hailstorm and gusty winds are likely to cause pest infestation in mango crops across parts of Uttar Pradesh, and farmers have been advised to take timely action, a top research ...

Q. Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing ...