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This article discusses the risks of fleas and ticks for pets and humans, especially with the arrival of spring. It highlights the importance of parasite prevention, compares chemical and natural alternatives, and provides practical, safe tips for natural pest control that protect pets, families, and beneficial insects.
Download FileThis research reviews the biology, life stages, damage caused, and current and potential management strategies for striped cucumber beetles (Acalymma vittatum and Acalymma trivittatum), key pests of cucurbit crops. It highlights the limitations of synthetic insecticides due to resistance and environmental impacts, and emphasizes the need for sustainable, integrated control methods that protect beneficial insects.
Download FileThis article discusses the environmental concerns surrounding the UK government's authorization of neonicotinoid thiamethoxam on sugar beet crops, highlighting its negative impact on bee health and pollinator populations. It emphasizes scientific evidence of bee impairment and the ecological risks of pesticide use, advocating for public opposition to the decision due to broader insect decline and long-term economic consequences for agriculture.
Download FileA green, eco-friendly, non-toxic repellent product manufactured by C-Tech Corporation in India, designed to repel rodents, insects, termites, and other animals without harming them. Based on sensory mechanisms and essential oil extracts, it works through fear, discomfort, aversion, and conditioning to prevent damage to polymeric materials such as cables, pipes, films, and agricultural systems. Compliant with RoHS, REACH, and other international standards, it is stable at high temperatures and does not leach out of the matrix, offering long-lasting, cost-effective protection.
Download FileCopper naphthenate, marketed as a safe and eco-friendly wood preservative and polymer additive, is revealed to contain toxic petroleum byproducts and copper salts that pose serious health and environmental risks. Evidence shows it causes DNA damage, respiratory issues, heavy metal poisoning, and is carcinogenic. Studies from multiple institutions highlight its toxicity in animals and humans, including fatal cases in cattle. It emits volatile, explosive fumes, contaminates groundwater, and causes severe health effects through inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion. Over 20 countries have banned its use due to documented toxicity.
Download FileCTech Corporation, based in Mumbai, India, has received EU Biocidal Product Regulation (EU BPR 528/2012) approval for its non-toxic, plant-based repellent masterbatches. Products like RodrepelTM, TermirepelTM, and CombirepelTM offer environmentally safe, sustainable solutions to protect biobased plastics from pest attacks such as rodents, termites, ants, and bedbugs. These masterbatches are thermally stable, low-dose, and effective in biodegradable plastics like PLA, with applications in packaging, agricultural nets, wires, and more. They are globally trademarked, eco-friendly, and developed through a blend of ancient Vedic knowledge and modern encapsulation science.
Download FilePigeons, particularly the introduced common grey pigeon, are nesting under solar panels in suburban areas, causing damage by clogging drains, reducing panel efficiency, and attracting pests. Experts warn that DIY solutions are ineffective and can void warranties, while the birds are considered a pest due to their impact on native species and property integrity.
Download FileGOAL Ethiopia is addressing a new desert locust infestation threatening agricultural livelihoods and food security, particularly in the Oromia region, including Teltelle, Dillo, and Dhas districts. The outbreak follows a severe infestation last year and compounds existing food insecurity due to COVID-19, displacement, and high food prices. Swarms are migrating from eastern Ethiopia and central Somalia, impacting 3,211 households, 3,275 hectares of crop land, and nearly 8,000 hectares of grazing land. Early control measures and community support are critical to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
Download FileCrested rats in East Africa use toxic bark from arrow poison trees to coat their fur, creating a defensive hairdo that deters predators. Contrary to beliefs that they are solitary, scientists discovered these rats form close, affectionate bonds, often purring, grooming each other, and living in family groups with young. The rats show no signs of illness after handling toxins and exhibit highly social behaviors, challenging previous assumptions about their nature.
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