International Pest Control – March/April 2026 – Vol 68, Nr.2
In this issue – largely put together by our new Deputy Editor – we report on a significant new UK grant for precision breeding to develop more sustainable crops, and funding to better understand disease in rice and to look at novel RNAi fungicides. Conventional pesticides are yet again in the spotlight, this time for […]
Company Profile…Insect Science®: Semiochemical strategies for pest control
For 25 years, Insect Science® has been at the forefront of South Africa’s semiochemical industry, delivering science-driven, Responsible Pest Management® solutions for commercial agriculture. Headquartered in Tzaneen and supported by a satellite office in Paarl, Insect Science specialises in helping farmers manage pests using nature’s own communication signals. This reduces growers’ reliance on conventional crop […]
International Pest Control – January/February 2026 – Vol 68, Nr.1
As if chemical pesticides are not under enough pressure, a team led by the University of Cambridge tested the effect of 1,076 chemical food contaminants including herbicides and insecticides on 22 species of gut bacteria. 168 were found to be toxic and the data is now being used to predict if industrial chemicals will be […]
International Pest Control – November/December 2025 – Vol 67, Nr.6
The vectors of multiple diseases including dengue, chikungunya and Zika, posing a public health risk to populations, have now been detected in Southern England, another benefit of global warming: “Send not to know for whom the bell tolls…” And global food systems will need a major overhaul if we are to mitigate climate change, stop […]
Company Profile…ENDURA S.p.A: 45 years of innovation, growth, and a vision for the future
Endura has marked a pivotal moment in its history with four major milestones: the inauguration of its state-of-the-art headquarters, the celebration of its 45th anniversary, the launch of its new PBO Prime product and the unveiling of a new website. These achievements signify Endura’s continued evolution, redefining industry standards through quality, responsibility, and innovation. Innovation […]
International Pest Control – September/October 2025 – Vol 67, Nr.5
The Human Genome Project took 13 years from launch to completion and cost an estimated $2.7 billion. Now, using massively parallel sequencing, the task can be completed in just hours: my friendly AI says the record is 7.5 hours although more normally it takes weeks. Now gene sequencing is used in all parts of our […]
International Pest Control – July/August 2025 – Vol 67, Nr.4
It’s great to start an issue with good news – the approval of the first malaria medicine for newborns and young infants. It is astonishing to think that until now – 2025 – the protection of this vulnerable group has depended on formulations intended for older children (not without risk) and control of the vector: […]
AI crop predictor aids Africa’s crisis planning
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool is using satellite remote sensing and machine learning to predict agricultural yields of key crops across Africa, to help mitigate the harms of climate change and other crises, its developers say. The Africa Agriculture Watch (AAgWa) tool will aid the production of staple foods including, maize, cassava and sorghum, across […]
