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Substitute and Solve - Waging war against fleas

I am writing for your advice on ridding my daughter's apartment of fleas. She's expecting her second child and they have an 18 month old as well, so using a chemical treatment is not their first choice.

'Soyscreen': Sunscreen for fungus to expand biological control of crop pests

( American Chemical Society ) Scientists today described development and successful initial tests on a substance that acts as a sunscreen for the microscopic spores of a fungus, brightening prospects for wider use of the fungus as a means of wiping out insect pests that attack food crops. "Our finding is especially important for the environment because improving the effectiveness of biological ...

Sweet comeback

Honey bee populations appear to be rebounding after their mysterious disappearance four years ago sent agricultural pollinators into shock.

Food News: Seafood's Dirty Dozen, and More

A round-up of the latest news from the world of sustainability, from chemicals to genetically modified salmon Food and Drug Administration - Fish - United States - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Overfishing

Bedbugs Are Back, So Here Are Some Prevention Tips

“Sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite.” That old night-time send-off is on the tip of more tongues these days as bedbugs make a comeback in Connecticut and elsewhere.