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Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a new study.

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“Ladybugs, which are beneficial garden insects ... or wrap a fruit bush in it to keep pests from eating your crop. In addition to netting, you can also use steel chicken wire to keep larger ...

Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill ...