WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Hessian fly changes wheat growth by injecting poisons into the plants, but a newly discovered resistance gene that can kill the insect may add a new defensive weapon for the ...

Hessian fly infestations appear to be a widespread issue for wheat producers in parts of Central Texas and the Blacklands region this year, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. A ...

Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) remains one of the most challenging insect pests affecting wheat (Triticum aestivum), with infestations leading to extensive yield losses and economic repercussions ...

“Hessian fly damage has been increasing in recent years and given the high populations in some areas, preventive practices to reduce risk of crop loss will be especially important,“ Knutson said.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Wheat has ways to battle the tiny, red wormlike insects that nibble on the plant's leaves and can destroy crops worldwide, but the Hessian fly larvae that survive eventually ...

The Hessian fly is about as welcome to the wheat field as an ex-relative is to a family reunion. Like it or not, the old troublemaker is making a comeback on the list of pests to watch for this season ...

Hessian fly has been around a while, making its presence known in certain cropping situations, and appears it is here to stay for the foreseeable future, according to Oklahoma State University ...

Wheat’s genetic resistance to Hessian flies has been failing, but a group of Purdue University and USDA scientists believe that other plants might soon be able to come to the rescue. The Purdue and ...