Sentences with phrase «beneficial insect predators»

Now, two new studies using more exacting methods found that Bt crops have no negative effects on two beneficial insect predators or on a beneficial entomopathogenic nematode.

Not exact matches

Wu and his colleagues determined that reduced spraying resulted in less collateral damage to other insect species, particularly beneficial predators like spiders, ladybugs, and lacewings.

It is linked to cancers, neuro - defects and spontaneous abortions.52 Bt crops express variable amounts of the toxins, often insufficient to kill target pests but sufficiently poisonous to harm beneficial insects including predators, bees and soil decomposers.

Gardening with organic fertilizers, natural insect repellents, diatomaceous earth, or beneficial predators (such as ladybugs, praying mantis, or nematodes)