Cleary explained: “Pests are an unavoidable part of gardening, but there are plenty of ways to protect your plants, and your ...

Despite the problems the cold can cause for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners, a cold winter can be a welcome event from a pest management perspective.

She never expected to find herself eavesdropping on beetle grubs living in the soil, much less to be planning a project she now calls Underground Twitter. Görres, an ecologist at Hochschule Geisenheim ...

Termites, cockroaches, and other soil dwelling insects, help to break down plant debris. Flies, beetles, and moths, help to decompose dead animals. Dung beetles are critical for the decomposition ...

Plant-eating insects are an unwelcome guest in most gardens, but there are five common plants that may keep them at bay, ...

Are you someone who loves gardening but gets frustrated by garden pests? Protecting your garden from pests doesn't have to be ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

Nasturtiums can also be used to suppress weeds and control pests on melon vines, but that’s not the only reason to try out ...

“This soil enrichment provides an extra boost of essential nutrients to help my plants get an extra strong and pest-resistant start,” she adds, noting that it’s better to be proactive than ...

Applying beneficial nematodes is a very simple, organic way to combat many common garden pests. These microscopic organisms are small, yet mighty, and have proven efficient as a means of pest control ...