Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
How to get rid of lizards without killing them: Simple home remedies that workLizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...
16 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Bayer launches BICOTA rice pest control product in IndiaBayer AG is set to launch BICOTA in India. This new product helps rice farmers fight stem borer pests. BICOTA will be available in 11 state...
09 Jun, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
Pest control market to reach $3 billion by 2032, market still largely unorganised due to low entry barriersThe demand for pest control services in India has surged due to increased hygiene awareness post-pandemic, though the market remains unorga...
28 Jan, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Godrej Agrovet collaborates with Provivi to offer sustainable crop solutions for rice and maize farmersGodrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) and Provivi have partnered to bring sustainable pest control solutions to Indian rice and corn farmers. GAVL ...
18 Nov, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Government plans to restrict use of glyphosate herbicide“No person shall use glyphosate except through Pest Control Operators,” the draft notification read. The ministry has given 30 days for obj...
09 Jul, 2020, 07.19 PM IST
Rentokil Initial enters a joint venture with Pest Control IndiaThe Indian entity will be the largest provider of pest control services and products in India with combined annual revenues of Rs 450 crore.
01 Mar, 2017, 09.30 AM IST
Rentokil Initial forms a JV with Pest Control of IndiaRentokil Initial estimates that the professional pest control services market in India is worth approximately around Rs 1800 crore and grow...
28 Feb, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
Govt working on solution to control pink bollworm cotton pestThe second generation Bt cotton variety, Bollgard II, introduced by Monsanto in 2006, is supposed to be resistant to Pink Bollworm pest.
05 Jan, 2016, 05.40 PM IST
JLL India facility management biz grows at average 60% annuallyJLL India has clocked 60% average growth annually in the last 15 years and is managing 250 million sq ft of space for corporates and other ...
15 Nov, 2015, 12.23 PM IST
PE-backed ex-Godrej managing director Arumugham Mahendran buys ISS HicareIndia Value Fund, managing assets worth over $1 bn, will invest Rs 150 cr to back former Godrej Consumer Products MD Arumugham Mahendran's ...
29 Jan, 2014, 12.05 PM IST
Halting crop destruction in India saves up to $1 billion: Virginia Tech UniversityIndia saved over $1.3 bn in damage to its papaya, eggplant and tomato crops from a devastating pest after researchers found a natural way t...
23 Jan, 2014, 10.24 PM IST
- US asks India to relax pest control rules on pulses
The US has asked India to relax pest control guidelines for import of pulses so that American suppliers can export the commodity to the Sou...
20 Jan, 2008, 04.51 PM IST