The findings built on previous research. Scientists make strides in battle against microscopic insects wreaking havoc on the ...

In high concentrations, they suck the foliage dry, causing premature bronzing and defoliation, stunted plant growth, or worse, untimely demise. But since spider mites are grain-sized and can only ...

They have piercing-sucking mouthparts, known as chelicerae, which they use to feed on plants. Adult TSSM also have two large dark colored spots on the sides of their bodies hence their common name.

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science, Japan, identified two proteins in spider mites, called Tet3 and Tet4, that elicit defense responses in plants. Notably, they found that the expression ...

Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests.