Technology developed by MIT engineers makes pesticides stick to plant leaves. With the new system, farmers could ...

But if you’re able to purchase organic items, Richard LaMarita, a plant-based culinary arts chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, said this is the best way to avoid pesticides ...

Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite. Researchers have discovered novel elicitor proteins, Tet3 and Tet4, in mite ...

A new lawsuit against Georgia-founded Girl Scouts claims its cookies are contaminated with dangerous heavy metals and pesticides — an allegation the organization denies.

As global food demand continues to increase, effective pest control remains one of agriculture's most pressing challenges.