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Genetic modification turns plant virus into delivery vehicle for green-friendly insecticide, say UF researchers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A plant-destroying virus farmers call one of their worst enemies may soon be an ally in the fight against crop pests and mosquitoes, say University of Florida researchers.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, December 12, 2006.

German cockroaches winning the war against pest control baits

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The German cockroach — one of the most common and hated household pests — is winning the war against some of the newest insecticides and baits, according to University of Florida researchers.
“Whatever you throw at them, they have an amazing ability to quickly adapt and overcome adversity,” said Phil Koehler, an [...]

Filed under Environment, Health, Research on Wednesday, December 6, 2006.