Scientists at Rothamsted Research and ApresLabs Ltd have demonstrated that SYN-A, a naturally derived synergist extracted from olive oil, can restore the effectiveness of pyrethroid insecticides ...

The cabbage plant (Brassica oleracea) is a cool-season vegetable that is relatively easy plant to grow if you add companion plants alongside your crop. Cabbage is a popular food for humans—and among ...

July and August in the vegetable garden typically bring bountiful harvests of colorful vegetables. These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and ...

I got a call some time ago from a reader about this worm in his cabbage. I visited his home to take a look. Most of his cabbage and related crops had small holes in the leaves. He showed me the ...

I got a call a few years ago from a reader who also happens to be a relative. After the call I went over to her home and checked out the problem. From what I could see much of her cabbage and ...

Do you know why ants never get sick? They have anty bodies. Ants are annoying if they get into the house or make their anthills in places we’d rather they wouldn’t, but they don’t cause many problems ...

Broccoli, cabbage, kale and other members of the brassica family are tasty and so good for you but its not just us who find them delectable. Brassicas have a number of insect pests but probably ...

With early-season vegetables making their way into the ground, the first insect pests of the season will soon appear in the coming months. Taking note of this now, gardeners can plan early control ...

The monsoon season may bring lush greenery and a cool breeze, but it also brings an increased risk of foodborne illnesses—especially through leafy vegetables like cabbage and cauliflower. These ...