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

Applying beneficial nematodes is a very simple, organic way to combat many common garden pests. These microscopic organisms ...

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.

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 ...

It wipes out the vast majority of soil pests so well that when it was introduced, farmers practically abandoned all other options. They simply inject the gas 30 to 60 centimeters below the soil ...

“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 ...

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

If you can take notes on a topic, you won’t have to decide on a new workable plan tomorrow. When I make the same mistake over and over, I feel foolish. If we can keep a journal for the year and record ...