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The Problems Driving Resistance to Bt Crops—and Some Proposed Solutions

Cotton and corn are threatened by growing resistance in the pest Helicoverpa zea (a.k.a. bollworm or corn earworm) to the insecticidal properties of Bt crops. Two researchers identify contributing factors and identify insecticide resistance management practices that could help slow the problem.

Entomology Today October 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

NEXRAD Radar Can Track Insect Pest Migrations

A couple of weeks ago, the U.S. National Weather Service posted satellite photos of large clouds of monarch butterflies to their Facebook page. Now scientists at the U.S. Department of […]

The Problems Driving Resistance to Bt Crops—and Some Proposed Solutions

NEXRAD Radar Can Track Insect Pest Migrations

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