| Researchers at some locations focus on beneficial insects like wasps to control insect pests such as alfalfa weevils or gypsy moths. |
| In the wild the long white caterpillars are often considered pests by beekeepers, because they feed on the hives' wax and honey. |
| Alfalfa weevils have been serious pests of alfalfa in Nebraska for some time. |
| Fisher believes this new device will revolutionize detection of root-feeding pests like the weevil. |
| Free-range chickens, turkeys and guineas will feed on ticks and other pests, such as grasshoppers, Japanese beetles and mosquitoes. |
| Also, raking up and destroying dropped fruit will diminish these pests over time. |
