Fungi and larvae-killing worms will be used to tackle crop pests

Fewer insecticides will be used in managing plant health in the future, writes Áilín Quinlan

The search is on to discover potential non-insecticide strategies to fight crop pests.

High-tech insect towers, pest-eating fungi, and tiny larvae-killing worms may be used in the latest battle against crop pests in Irish fields.

These techniques are now being investigated as potential non-insecticide strategies in the battle against crop pests out in the fields, according to a new report.