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We all know that insects surround us, but what about the ones that get closer to home – inside our homes?

Several types of invasive Asian carp threaten rivers and the Great Lakes. ARS researchers and commerce are using a two-pronged ‘fork’ approach to deal with the invasive fish.

Improving facets of animal production that deal with genetics, nutrition, health, and reproduction is a key part of a “systems-based approach.”

At ARS, researchers are working on new approaches to limit ticks’ ability to spread.

Researchers at the ARS Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit in New Orleans, LA, are conducting research to ensure better quality of U.S. catfish.

ARS scientists are inventing new tools to investigate blood-sucking insects.

ARS researchers found an effective, organic treatment against nematodes and other pests that uses orchard grass.

ARS researchers have been hot on the trail of the destructive spotted lanternfly.

In aquaponics, fish and plants are grown together in a system where the fish live in a tank and their waste is broken down by bacteria into fertilizer for plants.

ARS researchers developed a new bioplastic-based spray to fight aflatoxins using natural ingredients.

A tiny parasitic wasp known as the samurai wasp, may be the solution to the major economic damage to crops perpetrated by the stink bug.

Dairy cows that produce organic milk also produce manure capable of replenishing nutrients in soil while slowing nutrient-runoff to nearby water sources.

ARS scientists have developed a special ultraviolet-C irradiation technique that may keep strawberries mold-free without chemical fungicides.

This insect is native to East Asia and feeds on the sap of the vividly colorful crapemyrtle trees, as well as apple and blackberry plants.

ARS scientists are exploring how a seaweed species could potentially reduce methane emissions in livestock production.

Learn how ARS scientists are working hard to fight this pest and protect our beloved ash trees.

These parasitic wasps lay eggs inside the developing fly larva and consume them from the inside.

Learn the benefits of this natural recycling method and how to get started with composting.

ARS scientists are constantly discovering and describing new species of insects like the ostrich moth.

Scientists and staff at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, ME, have been improving the amount and quality of America’s Atlantic salmon for nearly 20 years.

This moth is native to Southeast Asia and its caterpillar feeds on the tissues inside stems of plants in the myrtle family.

This mite is used by farmers to attack and feast on bugs that destroy strawberries and other crops inside greenhouses and fields.

These caterpillars started as a “friend” but the species became an invasive “pest” when it was discovered in Florida.

ARS researchers may have found an organic pesticide that could help farmers protect their crops from hungry pests.

ARS scientists recently found an environmental benefit to growing alfalfa: carbon reduction in the atmosphere.

ARS scientists have created a state-of-the-art machine that can reduce pesticide use between 30 and 85 percent!

USDA scientists are studying ways to lower the cost of farming fish while improving omega 3 content and fillet quality.

A team of ARS researchers is developing a web-based tool that will help cattle producers select the best bull for their herds.

ARS researchers are investigating red clover to help cows excrete less ammonia into the environment.

Farmers can reduce weeds while increasing yields by instituting complex crop rotations.

Researchers identified several options for controlling potato crop diseases, including spreading their plants with oregano.

An ARS scientist has joined a team of researchers working to restore oysters along the Eastern seaboard.

Scientists have shown that cover cropping can improve organic weed management.

ARS scientists have unearthed a natural material that helps prevent a deadly fish disease.

ARS researchers have developed a feed supplement that increases the weight of fish and helps keep the fish healthier.