The Oxycarenus maculatus pest, commonly referred to as the Protea seed bug, poses a serious threat to crops such as corn, grains, cotton, and vegetables. USDA records show this pest had not been ...

Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807. This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Ask the Master Gardener: Are African violets that finicky? Plus dealing with mealy bugs ...

“In South Africa, we are faced with highly polluted waters,” said ... found a unique way to deal with the invasion by introducing a water hyacinth-eating bug called Megamelus scutellaris. The tiny ...

The Caprhiobia sp. bug, native to South Africa, has a voracious appetite for vegetation and is capable of causing widespread crop damage. USDA officials confirmed this was the first time it had been ...