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Miniature Trackers Speed Up UK Asian Hornet Nest Removal
New 160mg tracking devices are proving highly effective in locating Asian hornet nests in the UK, speeding up eradication efforts; 53 nests have been found this year, including evidence of a second generation, but eradication remains the goal.
Miniature Trackers Speed Up UK Asian Hornet Nest Removal
New 160mg tracking devices are proving highly effective in locating Asian hornet nests in the UK, speeding up eradication efforts; 53 nests have been found this year, including evidence of a second generation, but eradication remains the goal.
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40% Bias Score
Basel Shows Success in Japanese Beetle Control
Basel, Switzerland, reports a significant reduction in its Japanese beetle population this year, following the deployment of nematodes and a watering ban in 2024, after an infestation was discovered mid-2023; preventative measures, including covering sports fields with plastic sheeting, were also im...
Basel Shows Success in Japanese Beetle Control
Basel, Switzerland, reports a significant reduction in its Japanese beetle population this year, following the deployment of nematodes and a watering ban in 2024, after an infestation was discovered mid-2023; preventative measures, including covering sports fields with plastic sheeting, were also im...
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32% Bias Score
Invasive Beetle Poses Imminent Threat to Sydney's Trees
Sydney's trees face an imminent threat from the polyphagous shot-hole borer, an invasive beetle that has already led to the removal of 4,000 trees in Perth; experts warn of a heightened risk of the beetle's spread to Sydney via the transportation of infested wood, emphasizing the need for immediate ...
Invasive Beetle Poses Imminent Threat to Sydney's Trees
Sydney's trees face an imminent threat from the polyphagous shot-hole borer, an invasive beetle that has already led to the removal of 4,000 trees in Perth; experts warn of a heightened risk of the beetle's spread to Sydney via the transportation of infested wood, emphasizing the need for immediate ...
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40% Bias Score
US to Release Billions of Sterile Flies to Combat Flesh-Eating Maggot
To combat the new world screwworm fly threatening the US beef industry, the USDA plans to release billions of sterilized male flies from airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas, a strategy proven effective in past eradication efforts, necessitating the construction of new breeding facilities and di...
US to Release Billions of Sterile Flies to Combat Flesh-Eating Maggot
To combat the new world screwworm fly threatening the US beef industry, the USDA plans to release billions of sterilized male flies from airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas, a strategy proven effective in past eradication efforts, necessitating the construction of new breeding facilities and di...
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40% Bias Score
NSW Considers New Body to Oversee "Conservation Hunting", Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
The NSW Minns government is considering a bill to create a new body to manage "conservation hunting," raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the effectiveness of recreational hunting in pest control. The proposed council, heavily influenced by shooting organizations, would overse...
NSW Considers New Body to Oversee "Conservation Hunting", Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
The NSW Minns government is considering a bill to create a new body to manage "conservation hunting," raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the effectiveness of recreational hunting in pest control. The proposed council, heavily influenced by shooting organizations, would overse...
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60% Bias Score
US Threatens to Halt Mexican Live Animal Imports Over Screwworm Threat
To protect the U.S. cattle industry from the northward spread of the New World screwworm, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned Mexico that the U.S. will halt live animal imports by April 30th unless Mexico addresses pest control issues and removes import duties on essential supplies.
US Threatens to Halt Mexican Live Animal Imports Over Screwworm Threat
To protect the U.S. cattle industry from the northward spread of the New World screwworm, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned Mexico that the U.S. will halt live animal imports by April 30th unless Mexico addresses pest control issues and removes import duties on essential supplies.
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52% Bias Score
Record Asian Hornet Sightings Threaten UK Pollinators
In 2025, the UK experienced a record 73 Asian hornet sightings, exceeding previous years significantly, threatening native pollinators due to each hornet consuming 30-50 honeybees daily.
Record Asian Hornet Sightings Threaten UK Pollinators
In 2025, the UK experienced a record 73 Asian hornet sightings, exceeding previous years significantly, threatening native pollinators due to each hornet consuming 30-50 honeybees daily.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Launches Eco-Sustainable Certification for Green Spaces
Spain, Europe's leading organic food producer, introduces a new eco-sustainable certification for green spaces, modeled after its organic food regulations, promoting biodiversity and reducing pollution through natural pest control, water optimization, and the ban of chemical products; a dozen parks ...
Spain Launches Eco-Sustainable Certification for Green Spaces
Spain, Europe's leading organic food producer, introduces a new eco-sustainable certification for green spaces, modeled after its organic food regulations, promoting biodiversity and reducing pollution through natural pest control, water optimization, and the ban of chemical products; a dozen parks ...
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40% Bias Score
US to Release Billions of Sterile Flies to Combat Flesh-Eating Maggot
The U.S. government is releasing billions of sterile male New World screwworm flies over Mexico and southern Texas to combat a flesh-eating maggot that threatens livestock and wildlife, a strategy previously successful in eradicating the pest but recently resurfaced in southern Mexico, prompting a t...
US to Release Billions of Sterile Flies to Combat Flesh-Eating Maggot
The U.S. government is releasing billions of sterile male New World screwworm flies over Mexico and southern Texas to combat a flesh-eating maggot that threatens livestock and wildlife, a strategy previously successful in eradicating the pest but recently resurfaced in southern Mexico, prompting a t...
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16% Bias Score
US Reopens Border to Mexican Cattle After Two-Month Ban
The USDA lifted a two-month ban on Mexican cattle imports after losses reached 700 million pesos (USD 37 million); trade will resume July 7th, starting in Sonora, with further openings contingent on continued pest control efforts.
US Reopens Border to Mexican Cattle After Two-Month Ban
The USDA lifted a two-month ban on Mexican cattle imports after losses reached 700 million pesos (USD 37 million); trade will resume July 7th, starting in Sonora, with further openings contingent on continued pest control efforts.
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40% Bias Score
Asian Tiger Mosquito Infestation Costs German Towns €250,000 Annually
Along Germany's Upper Rhine, the Asian tiger mosquito population has exploded since 2022, forcing municipalities like Kehl to spend €250,000 annually on control, despite expanding infestation areas, making complete eradication unrealistic.
Asian Tiger Mosquito Infestation Costs German Towns €250,000 Annually
Along Germany's Upper Rhine, the Asian tiger mosquito population has exploded since 2022, forcing municipalities like Kehl to spend €250,000 annually on control, despite expanding infestation areas, making complete eradication unrealistic.
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48% Bias Score
Birmingham Bin Strike Fuels Rat Infestation, Exposing Socioeconomic Disparities
A prolonged bin strike in Birmingham, UK, since March 11th, has caused overflowing rubbish, especially in poorer areas, leading to a surge in rat infestations and highlighting socioeconomic inequalities in waste management.
Birmingham Bin Strike Fuels Rat Infestation, Exposing Socioeconomic Disparities
A prolonged bin strike in Birmingham, UK, since March 11th, has caused overflowing rubbish, especially in poorer areas, leading to a surge in rat infestations and highlighting socioeconomic inequalities in waste management.
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48% Bias Score
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