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

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 ...

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.

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

Beneficial soil nematodes control pests effectively by feeding on insects and enhancing soil fertility. Conduct soil tests to identify nematode types present, determining if they're beneficial or ...

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

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

Well, it was a cold winter, but spring is here! And with spring is the April start of the OSU Mahoning County Extension Office’s Plant and Pest Clinic. The clinic is gardening advice for all — right ...

“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 ...

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