Genetically modified insects offer a sustainable solution for controlling fall armyworm, a devastating agricultural pest that has already developed resistance to both insecticides and Bt crops, says the Alliance for Science.

Managing the fall armyworm has been increasingly difficult owing to the increase in individual resistance to insecticides and genetically modified plants. According to the pest-control company ISCA, a recent scientific study found that a proprietary blend of naturally occurring compounds effectively controls the pest while reducing the need for insecticides by more than 90%.