A natural alternative to pesticides may be hiding in a misunderstood plant compound—but it could come at an environmental cost.

Researchers have discovered that when insect-eating bats died, farmers increased pesticide use—leading to more than 1,000 infant deaths.

"This study underscores the need to develop strategies for mitigating exposure to protect maternal and fetal health."

"Liquid termiticides have little impact on large subterranean termite colonies. It's a Band-aid."

Organic farms can have mixed effects on pesticide use. A new study finds that clustering organic fields could offer the most benefit.

When dads are exposed to DDT, it can trigger changes to sperm that may raise the risk of birth defects and disease in their future children.

A rodenticide, a neurotoxicant called bromethalin, can bioaccumulate in birds of prey, new findings show.

Of the red-tailed hawks at a wildlife clinic, 100% showed exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides, a study finds.

To make the insecticide deltamethrin more effective for anti-malaria bed nets, researchers are turning to the microwave.

A comprehensive review of research looks at ways to protect coffee plants from pests without the overuse of pesticides.