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alternative pest control

11/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists investigate the use of various botanical extracts as natural insecticides

A new research paper looks into natural means of pest control for horn flies (Haematobia irritans) and stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) that harm domestic cattle. The paper identifies a number of plants that could potentially manage these biting flies without using dangerous chemical insecticides. The study was supported by the Agricultural Research Service. It was published in […]

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