Organic insect deterrent for agriculture

(Technical University of Munich (TUM)) Traditional insecticides are killers: they not only kill pests, they also endanger bees and other beneficial insects, as well as affecting biodiversity in soils, lakes, rivers and seas. A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now developed an alternative: A biodegradable agent that keeps pests at bay without poisoning them.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 6, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: news