A single "sexy" gene could help us combat one of the world's most destructive fruit pests. By deleting the gene that lets ...

There’s no better appetite suppressant than a kitchen full of pantry moths. Also known as Indian mealmoths, these little critters—both the brown moths and their larvae—can easily sneak in through an ...

Our pantries can be problematic enough without pests joining in the mix, but when meddling pantry moths make a home in our dried food storage, it is important to deal with them swiftly. Much like ...

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LONDON - Scientists in Britain say they have developed a way of genetically modifying and controlling an invasive species of moth that causes serious pest damage to cabbages, kale, canola and other ...

A GENETICALLY-modified moth, right, has been bred by Oxfordshire scientists to reduce serious pest damage to cabbages, kale and broccoli. Male diamondback moths with a “self limiting gene” produce ...

MOTHS can be one of the most irritating critters to get into the home. Their constant flapping around the house and eating clothes and furnishings can be a nuisance for any homeowner. There's a simple ...

A genetically modified moth could help curb a major pest of vegetable crops around the world, research suggests. The diamondback moth feeds on cabbage, broccoli and other crucifers causing an ...