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In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaigns- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deaths
- Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in Maryland
- 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
- 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
- Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...10 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Why That Tiny Gap Under Your Sink Might Be Inviting Mice InsideHomeowners often overlook small gaps near pipes, which are common entry points for rodents. Tiny openings, as small as a dime, allow mice a...06 May, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- UAE introduces new worker housing rules with better facilities, hygiene standardsThe UAE is upgrading worker living conditions. New rules ensure free internet access for all. Larger housing communities will get medical s...30 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- The One Smell Spiders Avoid And Why It Works Better Than SpraysSpiders often seek warmth and food inside homes. Homeowners are turning to natural repellents like peppermint oil, citrus peels, vinegar, a...07 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Do Peppermint, Garlic, and Onions Really Keep Rats Away? The Truth Behind This Popular Home TrickNatural rat deterrents like peppermint oil, garlic, and onions offer temporary relief due to their strong scents. However, their effectiven...06 Apr, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- Tea Board for effective adoption of food safety standards by industryThe Tea Board is urging the tea industry to adopt food safety standards. This move aims for long-term sustainability and worker welfare. Ne...10 Nov, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
- Google’s New York offices bugged: Bed bug outbreak sends employees home amid infestation concernsTech giant Google's New York office faced a bed bug scare. Employees worked from home as exterminators addressed the issue. This incident p...21 Oct, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
- Indore airport horror: Rat enters passenger’s trousers… What happened next cost someone their jobA passenger was bitten by a rat at Indore airport on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the departure area. The passenger was traveling to B...25 Sep, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
- Pest outbreak alert in US: Is your area the next hotspot for disease-carrying bugs?Unusual weather patterns across the US are leading to a rise in disease-carrying pests. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has...26 Feb, 2025, 10.02 PM IST
- Pest Control Company offers $2,500 to infest 100 cockroaches in your home: Who can apply?A North Carolina-based pest control company, The Pest Informer, is generating buzz with a distinctive proposition for homeowners – a paymen...15 Nov, 2023, 07.28 PM IST
- Bedbug crisis turns UK's Southend town into a 'disaster zone'Southend, a seaside town in the UK, is experiencing a surge in bedbug cases, leading a local pest control company to describe it as a "disa...23 Oct, 2023, 10.26 PM IST
- Agronomists strive to contain a brand new American pestFall armyworm is native to the Americas and was first reported to have reached Africa in 2016.13 Oct, 2018, 01.19 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
- Coffee Board makes progress in its effort to tackle the white stem borer pestIn one of its experiments, the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) has found that the adult beetles of stem borer could be killed befo...07 Apr, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
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