New research reveals rising CO2 levels are disrupting insects, including cotton bollworm moths, ability to select optimal egg ...

According to a new study, the cotton bollworm also experiences such changing tastes, with the larvae and adult forms of the creature having different sugar-sensing systems. A global pest, the cotton ...

The larvae and adult forms of the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) adopt different sugar-sensing systems to satisfy their requirements for food selection, according to new research.

With the inception of the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee in 1948 a large number of promising varieties and strains were developed. Among the new upland varieties M-100, H- 59-1 [Qalandry], S-59 ...

The caterpillar pest Helicoverpa zea (also known as cotton bollworm and corn earworm) has evolved resistance to four Bt proteins produced by biotech crops.

The research focused on the cotton bollworm; a moth species known for damaging crops. Scientists from Stirling, São Paulo State University in Brazil, and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden raised ...

Larvae of the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) are dreaded pests all over the world. They have a very wide host range: About 200 different plant species are known as potential food for the ...

Scientists have found that the cotton bollworm, which is also known as the corn earworm to corn growers, has developed resistance to the first generation Bt trait, Cry1A, that’s been added to ...

Large numbers of cotton bollworms have been found in canola crops in the NSW north-west. The Grains Research and Development Corporation has warned farmers the caterpillar is causing damage to ...

Pink bollworm infestation in cotton crops has declined from 30.62% to 10.80%. CIB&RC has granted registration of 50 insecticides & pheromone dispenser to monitor & trap population. DPPQS issues ...

More than 0.4m acre land is covered by the cotton crop in the district. The rate of cotton is good this season but it’s yield is not good because of attack of Gulabi Sundi (pink bollworm).