Manila initiates insect environmental control in places with plenty of mosquitoes through spraying water-based insecticides, and diesel-based insecticides in defogging. The chemical prevention method makes use of insecticides in killing larvae (or larviciding), fogging or fumigation, and larvitrapping. People are also encouraged to seek early consultation with a physician within three days of the onset of fever to diagnose if an individual is positive or negative from dengue. The...

Investigators say even though their findings are not definite, they are focusing on the pesticides and microorganisms because of an unnamed pathogen found in dead bees. Some beekeepers have even gone as far as refusing to place their hives near chemically treated fields. The disappearing bees have already threatened the livelihood of commercial beekeepers and strained fruit growers. Submitted events are considered for both on-air and on cfnews13.com. Bee Disappearance May Be Tied To Pesticides.

New technology is making it possible for farmers to track the moisture content of their crops without leaving the farmhouse. He said that by reducing the need to observe the plants the technology could save farmers millions of dollars by cutting down on the excessive use of water and ensure timely watering. Basically, this is a device that will allow plants to talk to humans and communicate their needs, like when to water and apply fertilizer," he said. This material may not be published,...

Just as there s more than one way to skin a cat, there s a whole host of means to kill flies ear tags, sprays, pour-ons, dust bags, oilers, larvicides. If you don t get them cut out, that reduced level of chemical remaining in the tag is going to allow some flies to become resistant to that particular active ingredient, he said. The animal scientist suggests that cattle producers start by cleaning up feeding sites, which provide an ideal environment for fly populations to build. Flies can...

Just as there s more than one way to skin a cat, there s a whole host of means to kill flies ear tags, sprays, pour-ons, dust bags, oilers, larvicides. If you don t get them cut out, that reduced level of chemical remaining in the tag is going to allow some flies to become resistant to that particular active ingredient, he said. The animal scientist suggests that cattle producers start by cleaning up feeding sites, which provide an ideal environment for fly populations to build. Flies can...