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The case of the vanishing taxonomists

Just as our planet's organisms have begun dying off, the scientists who classify them have also begun to decline, and this could have dire implications

Controlling insects in stored grain

(PhysOrg.com) -- Aeration -- blowing ambient air through grain storage bins -- has been used for decades to maintain the quality of grain by keeping it cool, as well as to manage stored insect pests. But few recent studies have examined whether it's better to direct air from above or below as a means of using temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below to control insects.

Five Questions: Pest Solutions

Yard pests are numerous and have been busy this summer for various reasons. Dan Lekie, director of K-State Research and Extension in Johnson County offers these answers.

Tips to keep critters safe in the heat

Dogs may be man’s best friend but domesticated animals, large and small, rely on provisions only humans can administer. The dog days of summer aren’t hard on people alone, animals are susceptible to heat and require additional attention during summer.

New analysis weighs lost trade, costs to control invasive species against economic damages

Bugs, plants, animals and viruses travel the globe, invading new territory and wreaking havoc as they upset the balance of nature, destroy agriculture and damage human health. Biological alien invaders are often introduced via international trade, forcing policymakers to regulate the movement of goods to stop them. Economists now examine which trade measures make good economic sense -- from ...