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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 campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...- New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...
- Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears growA second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Texas. This new detection is just miles from the first U.S. case...
- Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency moveFlesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the sou...
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
- Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in MarylandBed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. E...
- 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...
- How to use lemongrass oil to keep lizards away: Easy tricks to stop these unwanted guests from climbing your wallsLemongrass oil offers a natural way to deter house lizards by masking their scent attractants and reducing insect prey. Its strong citrus a...
- Bark piled against trunks can quietly shorten a tree’s life, experts warnGardeners are warned about a common landscaping mistake. Piling mulch high against tree trunks, called 'mulch volcanoes,' can damage trees....
- 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...
- 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...
- Why That Scratching Sound in Your Wall at Night Is Not What You ThinkScratching sounds in your home at night might be concerning. However, experts advise against jumping to conclusions based on noise alone. P...
- India's wheat production resilient despite setbacks: Agri ministryIndia's wheat output for the 2025-26 crop year is stable. The agriculture ministry assures resilience despite unseasonal rains and hailstor...
- 6 reasons why ants are invading your kitchen and how to stop themAs April heat drives ants indoors, simple mistakes like damp cloths and unsealed sugar jars trigger infestations in Indian kitchens. This g...
- Where Do Bed Bugs Originate From and How to Prevent Them?Bed bugs, ancient pests originating from bats, have plagued humans for millennia. Despite a 20th-century decline due to pesticides, they've...
- How the Pros Get Rid of Ants IndoorsProfessional ant control focuses on understanding colony behavior, not just surface-level extermination. Experts utilize scientifically pro...
- How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies QuicklyFruit flies invade kitchens rapidly due to overripe produce. Scientists confirm sanitation is key. Eliminating breeding grounds like drains...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
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