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In 2018, number of New York City buses were taken out of service due to fear vampires of insect world, nearly decade later as infestations are growing, how to safeguard wellness of kids, yourselves- In 1917, botanist Joseph Rock introduced albizia to Hawai‘i for reforestation. Now it has infested thousands of acres in O‘ahu and eastern Hawai‘i Island
- How to use aluminium foil in the garden: 6 surprisingly useful ways gardeners use this to protect plants, reflect light and deal with pests.
- Rat allegedly spotted inside ice cream freezer at Blinkit store in Kalyan, sparks food safety concernsA viral video showed a rat inside an ice cream storage crate at a quick-commerce delivery hub. This incident raised significant concerns ov...16 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown, suspends permits of 12 warehousesMaharashtra's food safety chief has taken action by suspending 12 warehouses' permits for grocery giants including Eternal, Swiggy and Zept...15 Aug, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
- Maharashtra food safety chief targets Domino's, Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdownMaharashtra's food safety chief has taken decisive action by suspending warehouse permits for leading grocery companies after inspectors un...15 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- ETtech Explainer: Why are dark stores again under scrutiny over food safetyFood safety inspectors have conducted thorough checks on quick commerce locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, revealing violations relate...14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Maharashtra shuts Domino’s, Pizza Hut outlets over grease residue, insect infestationMaharashtra has suspended four Domino's outlet licenses due to hygiene concerns. One Pizza Hut store also faced license suspension for expi...14 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Apple cider vinegar smells like fermenting fruit to fruit flies; leaving a small cup out can lure them into a simple trapFruit flies are drawn to the scent of rotting food, with vinegar mimicking these enticing aromas. The acetic acid present in vinegar has be...14 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acresA few fire ant queens arriving in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1930s established a widespread infestation. These invasive insects now infest ove...14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...13 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- In the early 1970s, Maui planted miconia for its spectacular purple leaves; its descendants spread across East Maui and threatened native forest watershedsIntroduced to Maui in the 1970s, Miconia calvescens, known as the velvet tree, has emerged as a significant invasive species. Its swift spr...13 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of four Domino's Pizza outlets over hygiene norms' violationMaharashtra FDA suspended four Domino's Pizza outlet licenses for hygiene violations. This action follows a recent suspension of a Blink Co...12 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- Expired idli rava, coconut powder found in Bengaluru canteen during food safety checkKarnataka Health Department officials resumed inspections of eateries across Bengaluru. Expired food items and hygiene violations were disc...12 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violationsBengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections follow...12 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Maharashtra FDA cracks down on Ayurvedic drug makers, cancels 10 licencesMaharashtra FDA has launched a statewide crackdown on Ayurvedic drug manufacturers. Inspections revealed serious violations of manufacturin...12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
- Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe foodKarnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections acr...11 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- FDA suspends Blinkit facility's licence over 'cockroach infestation'; Reliance Retail outlet under lens over worms in sweetMaharashtra FDA suspended a Blink Commerce facility's food license due to cockroach infestations and improper storage. An outlet of Relianc...11 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- In 1988, USDA scientists released just 88 flea beetles in North Dakota; their descendants multiplied into hundreds of millions across North AmericaIn North Dakota, a targeted release of flea beetles marked the beginning of a successful biological control initiative. These beetles flour...11 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
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