Dr. Sunshin Jung of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute has developed a technology to effectively control soil pests through penetrative microwave heating. Credit: Korea Electrotechnology ...

While sea freight is recognised as a pathway for the movement of exotic organisms, there is little research that has quantified the risk. Soil collected from the external surfaces of sea freight was ...

Researchers use historical soil temperature data to learn about -- and predict -- overwintering success of the nasty corn earworm. A new study from North Carolina State University shows soil ...

A new study from North Carolina State University shows soil temperature can be used to effectively monitor and predict the spread of the corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), an important pest that ravages ...

Add in some Nala earwigs and Calolampra cockroach critters and you will have truly wondered why it is that I mentioned these scientific names of below-ground insects. This is so you can search and ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - It seems that most gardeners are wrapped up with their spring gardens. It has been a tough year of heat and dry weather. With the recent rains that some have been ...

Underplanting beneath fruit trees is a fantastic gardening technique that can transform your growing space. By choosing the right plants, you're not only making your garden more beautiful, but you're ...

During a gardening interest meeting last week, home gardeners brought up an issue. The problem was that planting the same plants each year in the same location can lead to fungal and bacterial disease ...