An ecofriendly method for curbing crop pests

PHYSorg
Dec 3, 2019, 8:27 am12 pts
Moths and other winged insects, and particularly their larva, can become a problem for farmers, often causing major damage to crops. Pesticides help alleviate the problem, but they have also been strongly criticized. Pheromones offer a sustainable alternative, albeit an expensive one. A new…

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