Insects, diseases, and invasive weeds threaten Philippine’s natural environments as well as homes, gardens, and agriculture. This page contains links to articles, fact sheets, and other information prepared by scientists on topics related to pests in natural environments.
The best defense against cockroaches is a clean kitchen and bathroom. If roaches are a problem in your home or apartment, vacuum well and wash the area with a strong soap. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag in a sealed container. Also try: Non-Toxic Cockroach Control Diatomaceous earth is a safe alternative which can be…
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Pest control is at least as old as agriculture, as there has always been a need to keep crops free from pests. In order to maximize food production, it is advantageous to protect crops from competing species of plants, as well as from herbivores competing with humans. The conventional approach was probably the first to…
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The Zika virus, first identified in Uganda in 1947, is transmitted by the same type of mosquito that carries dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya virus. A mosquito bites an infected person and then passes those viruses to other people it bites. Outbreaks did not occur outside of Africa until 2007, when it spread to…
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