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...Pesticide and Herbicide ResistancePesticide and Herbicide Resistance© Shem CompionIn her book "Living Downstream" American ecologist Sandra Steingraber records that less than 20 insect species showed pesticide resistance in 1950; in 1960 there were..
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...The scorpion genes paralyse insect nervous systems while the moth genes break down some of the insect's structural cells...
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...Insect Eruptions Noted In KrugerInsect Eruptions Noted In Kruger© Roger de la HarpeOver the past few months people visiting and working in the Kruger National Park have been concerned and interested in two insect eruptions which have occurred...
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...Edwards said a biodiversity overview could have big economic benefits, for instance an unusual insect found in a garden might be an insect pest brought unwittingly in a grain shipment that could disrupt local agriculture.Among health benefits could be..
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...Up to now, there has been no facility that systematically develops and economically benefits from the potential of insect biotechnology", explains Prof...
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...Rising temperatures and plant growth encourage 'insect' activity.
Plant and insect production provides food for birds, reptiles and mammals with an influence on higher predators...
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...For example, a certain bacterium (Bacillus thuringiensis) produces crystal proteins that kill insect larvae...
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...Young are born almost hairless, and are suckled by their mothers until almost mature.BehaviourIn their hunt for earthworms and other subterranean insect prey, they use their smooth leathery snouts to push the soil upwards, which is then moved backwards..
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...To enhance the walking experience and to help answer any questions that crop up along the way, a map of the trail along with a wildflower poster, medicinal plant booklet and an insect booklet can all be obtained in the town before starting the trail...
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...The red bushwillow supports a lot of insect life which makes it a popular tree for insect-eating birds. It gets its name from the fact that its leaves turn reddish brown in winter...
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...Genetically Modified Foods in SAGenetically Modified Foods in SA© Louise BrodieCurrently South Africa grows three commercial crops that have been genetically modified, mainly for herbicide and insect tolerance...
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...Particularly common in agricultural areas of the Western Cape and Free State, where it probably benefits from insect pests in wheat- and maize fields. Numbers are estimated to be 100 000...
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Pesticide and Herbicide Resistance
...Pesticide and Herbicide ResistancePesticide and Herbicide Resistance© Shem CompionIn her book "Living Downstream" American ecologist Sandra Steingraber records that less than 20 insect species showed pesticide resistance in 1950; in 1960 there were..English
Canola Plants Float Like a Moth, Sting Like a Scorpion
...The scorpion genes paralyse insect nervous systems while the moth genes break down some of the insect's structural cells...English
Insect Eruptions Noted In Kruger
...Insect Eruptions Noted In KrugerInsect Eruptions Noted In Kruger© Roger de la HarpeOver the past few months people visiting and working in the Kruger National Park have been concerned and interested in two insect eruptions which have occurred...English
Kruger Home to the Biggest Stick Insects
...The giant stick insect, Bactrododema krugeri, was only recently named. This amazing insect is almost 30cm long when its legs are stretched out. The female stick insect has a longer body than the male, with a length of 193mm compared to 163mm...English
Why Animals Behave The Way They Do
...Edwards said a biodiversity overview could have big economic benefits, for instance an unusual insect found in a garden might be an insect pest brought unwittingly in a grain shipment that could disrupt local agriculture.Among health benefits could be..English
Theres More to Colour Than Meets the Eye
..."We need to look at flowers like an insect looks at them, using sophisticated optical instruments and measuring ultraviolet (UV) reflection."..English
Learning from Insects
...Up to now, there has been no facility that systematically develops and economically benefits from the potential of insect biotechnology", explains Prof...English
Indigenous Plants Take Centre Stage
...Also on sale were Swazi stars, insect-eating sundews and the arum lily hybrid known as Sunrise Surprise...English
Climatic Conditions
...Rising temperatures and plant growth encourage 'insect' activity.
Plant and insect production provides food for birds, reptiles and mammals with an influence on higher predators...English
The Race Is On To Find Rare Beetles
...some of the evolutionary relationships on the insect tree of life...English
Mysteries of Bee Flight Revealed
..." The research on how bees fly may well be extended into the creation of flying insect-sized robots in the future...English
Insects Getting More Attention In Kruger
...Insects Getting More Attention In KrugerInsects Getting More Attention In KrugerThe eruption of two insect species in Mooiplaas caught the attention of not only personnel in the Kruger National Park's Conservation Services, but everyone in the vicinity..English
Genetically Modified Foods The Hot Debate
...For example, a certain bacterium (Bacillus thuringiensis) produces crystal proteins that kill insect larvae...English
Biotech Executive Gives GM Presentation to MPs
...Many of the GM crops are modified to be resistant to insect pests or herbicides...English
Mole
...Young are born almost hairless, and are suckled by their mothers until almost mature.BehaviourIn their hunt for earthworms and other subterranean insect prey, they use their smooth leathery snouts to push the soil upwards, which is then moved backwards..English
What Eats What
...Although many adults pollinate plants and feed themselves and their larvae on plant matter, the majority are predatory or parasitic on just about every other form of 'insect', including their own families...English
In the Kingdom of the Ant, a Mighty Curiosity Rules
...The insect world in general is not familiar to people and a lot of that is because they don't have common names," he said.So he came up with a list of common names, which does much to de-mystify an ant previously only lumped with a Latin name.There's..English
Grasslands
...To enhance the walking experience and to help answer any questions that crop up along the way, a map of the trail along with a wildflower poster, medicinal plant booklet and an insect booklet can all be obtained in the town before starting the trail...English
KNP Conservation Concerns
...some members of scientific services were surprised to discover the African wattle trees (Peltophorum africanum) buzzing with unusual insect life...English
Small, Sluggish and Useful Flies
...They are generally considered just another 'insect pest' to be destroyed. These little flies are completely harmless to humans or livestock in this region of Africa...English
Game Drive on the Sabie Sands Loop
...The red bushwillow supports a lot of insect life which makes it a popular tree for insect-eating birds. It gets its name from the fact that its leaves turn reddish brown in winter...English
Genetically Modified Foods in SA
...Genetically Modified Foods in SAGenetically Modified Foods in SA© Louise BrodieCurrently South Africa grows three commercial crops that have been genetically modified, mainly for herbicide and insect tolerance...English
Skinny Snakes and Gaunt Geckos
...In and around our houses a variety of geckos and other reptiles are becoming active after an absence of insect food during the 'cold season'.One wonders whether they have been 'hibernating' (hiding from the cold) or 'aestivating' (hiding from the heat..English
Yellow Mongoose
...Particularly common in agricultural areas of the Western Cape and Free State, where it probably benefits from insect pests in wheat- and maize fields. Numbers are estimated to be 100 000...English
