The Pesky Toad

The Toad's Take: Tech, Macro, & Pescadero Life

Reality Check Toad's Satire Survival Guide Community Hub Reading Stack Back to The Take

This story has rotated off the live feed but the permalink stays available for sharing and search.

science Phys Org 2026-07-30

Natural Emulsion Stops Fungus Threatening Cocoa Production

An innovative natural emulsion combining a bacterial lipopeptide with essential oils shows promise in controlling a devastating fungus that threatens up to 80% of cocoa production in Latin America.

Read Original Story →

Share on Facebook WhatsApp

Support Your Local Toad

The Pesky Toad is free and ad-light. If you find it useful, toss a few pesos in the tip jar to help keep the servers running and the satire flowing.