International Journal of Agricultural Extension
Vol 14, No 1 (2026): Int. J. Agric. Ext. - In Press
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International Journal of Agricultural Extension is devoted to publishing authoritative empirical research and conceptual contribution building the theory of agriculture extension especially focusing on community development through practices of agriculture extension education.
International Journal of Agricultural Extension
Editor: Dr. Muhammad Zakaria Yousaf Hassan
Publisher: EScience Press
Format: Print & Online
Print Copy Provider: EScience Press
Frequency: 03
Publication Dates: April, August, December
Language: English
Scope: Agricultural Extension
Author Fees: Yes
Types of Journal: Academic/Scholarly Journal
Access: Open Access
Indexed & Abstracted: Yes
Policy: Double blind peer-reviewed
Review Time: 04-06 Weeks Approximately
Contact & Submission e-mail: ijae@esciencepress.net
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95% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death | |
| Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them. Using a natural pine scent called pinene, which smells like food to termites, researchers can lure the pests straight toward a targeted dose of insecticide hidden in wood. The result is dramatically higher kill rates—jumping from about 70% to over 95%—without the need for widespread toxic fumigation. | |
| Posted: 2026-04-21 | More... |
These California bees are beating a killer that’s wiping out colonies | |
| A unique hybrid honeybee thriving in Southern California may hold a powerful clue to saving struggling bee populations. While U.S. beekeepers are losing massive numbers of colonies—largely due to destructive Varroa mites—a locally adapted mix of feral and diverse bee lineages is showing remarkable resilience. These bees aren’t immune, but they carry far fewer mites and are far less likely to require chemical treatments. Even more surprising, their resistance appears to start early in life, with larvae that are less attractive to the parasites. | |
| Posted: 2026-04-21 | More... |
What caffeine does to ants could change pest control | |
| Caffeine doesn’t just perk up humans—it can sharpen ants’ minds too. Invasive Argentine ants given caffeinated sugar learned to find food much more efficiently, taking straighter paths and reducing travel time by up to 38%. They weren’t faster, just more focused, indicating improved learning. This unexpected effect could make pest control baits far more effective. | |
| Posted: 2026-04-18 | More... |
Ancient farmers accidentally created aggressive “warrior” wheat | |
| Early wheat didn’t just grow—it fought. When humans began cultivating fields, plants that could outcompete their neighbors for sunlight and space quickly took over, evolving upright leaves and aggressive growth. These ancient “warrior” traits helped wheat thrive for millennia. Ironically, modern farming now favors less competitive plants, prioritizing yield over survival battles. | |
| Posted: 2026-04-08 | More... |
Meteor impacts may have sparked life on Earth, scientists say | |
| Asteroid impacts may have helped kick-start life on Earth by creating hot, chemical-rich environments ideal for early biology. These impact-generated hydrothermal systems could have lasted thousands of years—long enough for life’s building blocks to form. Scientists now think these environments may have been common on early Earth, making them a strong candidate for where life began. The idea could also guide the search for life on other worlds. | |
| Posted: 2026-04-04 | More... |
