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Expert-approved tips to get rid of centipede or kaankhajura
June 11, 2025 5:25 pm
If you find these tiny creatures scurrying past you, or too many of them huddled in a corner in your home, chances are you have a centipede infestation on your hands.
Smart farming: Robots from IIT-Kgp can detect crop diseases, spray pesticides
May 23, 2025 4:03 am
‘This breakthrough aims to address key challenges faced by farmers and enhance agricultural efficiency,” said Professor Dilip Kumar Pratihar. A patent has been granted to his team
Which of your favourite fruits and vegetables made it to EWG's 2024 'Dirty Dozen' list?
October 12, 2024 4:40 pm
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) website mentions that this year, "A total of 209 pesticides were found on Dirty Dozen items."
Banned Chinese garlic finds its way to the Indian market; here's how they differ from local produce
September 11, 2024 12:31 pm
Garlic, considered a "magical spice or condiment," enhances the flavour of any dish. Also known as Allium sativum, it is grown throughout the country
Singapore recalls Everest’s fish curry masala over pesticide detection: What can long-term exposure do?
April 21, 2024 4:23 pm
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall on Indian spice brand Everest’s fish curry masala after detecting an ‘excessive’ amount of ethylene oxide–a pesticide–in it.
Scientists are engineering plants to produce ‘sex perfume’ to replace pesticides
April 27, 2023 1:52 pm
Researchers are engineering tobacco plants to produce moth pheromones that could potentially be used to create traps that can lure the insects as a replacement for harmful pesticides.
Army of pest-munching ducks keep South African vineyard blooming
January 16, 2023 4:31 pm
Ducks are at the heart of the winery's regenerative agriculture practices, and specifically Indian runner ducks, which have long legs and an upright posture, meaning they are able to reach for snails between the leaves.
Bed bugs' biggest impact may be on mental health after an infestation of these bloodsucking parasites
June 06, 2022 9:06 am
Run-ins with these parasites can trigger nervousness, anxiety and insomnia. Bed bugs commonly come with a side effect of constant worrying and feelings of shame.
Strawberry and spinach top the 2022 'Dirty Dozen' list, reveals Environmental Working Group
April 08, 2022 9:05 am
Also on the list are nectarines, apples, grapes, bell and hot peppers, among others.
Pesticide industry blames 'MNC lobby' for proposed ban on pesticides
June 10, 2020 1:05 am
The 27 generic pesticides, which include widely-used formulations like Mancozeb, Chlrophyrphos etc, also from a chunk of India’s pesticide exports to developed nations like USA and Canada.
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