Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An Iowa State University study found that tomato insect damage was lessened when planted alongside basil. Plus, it’s the perfect ...

Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via insects, animals, or harsh environmental conditions can leave open wounds for ...

In a study that could transform agricultural pest management, researchers have uncovered the robust insect resistance mechanisms of Solanum habrochaites, a wild tomato species. By unraveling the ...

John E. Woodmansee Photo: Tobacco hornworm on a tomato plant that has been attacked by a parasitic Braconid wasp. The white capsules on its back are the pupal stage of the tiny wasp. Braconid larvae ...

For hungry insects, walking along a tomato stalk in search of a green meal can be like navigating a minefield.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Said Saad ispecting his tomatoes at his 5 acre farm in Marigat Baringo county on April 17 ...

Tomato farmers in Kirinyaga are adopting safer and more sustainablemethods to control destructive pests.This follows an intensive training programme rolled out across 11tomato-growing wards.The ...

Said Saad ispecting his tomatoes at his 5 acre farm in Marigat Baringo county on April 17,2015. he is one of the farmers from Mumias in Kakemega County who saw potential of tomato growing in the arid ...