Fact checked by Nick Blackmer When the heat of summer kicks in, few things are more refreshing than biting into a slice of fresh fruit, like watermelon and pineapple. Both of these fruits are packed ...

Earlier this year, 35% of responding pest management professionals reported an increase in small fly jobs in 2022 according to the “State of the Small Fly Control Market” study. Fruit flies ...

Fruit flies can be a nuisance if not controlled. Learn how to get rid of fruit flies, identify infestations, and take steps to keep them from coming back.

BIG ARM - Vern Childers of Bigfork doesn't carry a badge or a gun, and his job title is "pest control liaison," not fruit fly inspector or cherry policeman.

(Beyond Pesticides, December 13, 2007) New research shows that farmers and vineyard owners may be able to add another safe, environmentally-friendly weapon to their pest management arsenal. A commonly ...

Fruit trees, especially dwarf and antique varieties, have become increasingly popular over the past few years as more folks seek to grow their own food. By adding a fruit tree to your property, not… ...

For more information about western cherry fruit fly control, visit the website listed in the inset box. Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program ...

Some of the trees made a few fruit last year, but they are unsightly and overgrown. ... How to get your fruit trees under control. Published: Mar. 08, 2016, 1:01 p.m. By .

Researchers might have a more powerful technique in store, however: they've managed to control fruit flies' heartbeats through laser pulses. The approach relies on optogenetics, ...

Pruning, pest control, fruit thinning, harvesting, and storage are among the tasks an orchardist must undertake each year. The activity of pests is particularly disheartening to the home fruit grower, ...