Moth plant is now in flower so it´s a good time to check for this invasive pest plant on your property. Moth plant (Araujia sericifera, syn. A. hortorum), also known as kapok vine, is an invasive ...

The moth plant has added ‘butterfly killer’ to a resume that has already earned it the dubious distinction of being one of the region’s most unwanted pest plants and a reputation as a weed local ...

A collaborative experiment involving a Kansas State University biochemist may mark the beginning of an effective, environmentally friendly plant-based method of insect control. Timothy Durrett, ...

In a greenhouse in Tel Aviv, a moth is faced with a choice. On one side: a fresh, well-hydrated tomato plant. On the other, a plant that’s slightly begun to dry out. To human eyes, the two look ...

Researchers showed that isothiocyanates produced by cruciferous plants to fend off pests serve as oviposition cues. The scientists identified two olfactory receptors whose sole function is to detect ...