Get one insider’s take on the new pests growers face, and some of the new management options available to them.

Chilli crop in a large extent of area in the district has been affected by ‘nalla tamara’ (black thrips). According to horticulture officials and scientists, the pest infestation would result in loss ...

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has promised to resolve the problems faced by chilli farmers in Andhra Pradesh, ...

Thrips are tiny yet annoying pests that can wreak havoc on your plants indoors and out in the yard. Here's how to spot and ...

To start a chaste tree from seed, collect and extract the seed from mature fruit in the fall. Plant it in a container filled with well-draining soil, water it, and leave it outdoors over the winter.

Another complication in combating the virus is its main insect vector, western flower thrips. This tiny insect is a damaging pest even on its own. “The unique thing about this virus is that it can ...