Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

Biological control of insect pests - where 'natural enemies' keep pests at bay - is saving farmers in Asia and the Pacific billions of dollars, according to new research. Biological control involved ...

Dear EarthTalk: What are some all-natural ways to control insects and rodents? – P.L., Trenton, NJ Natural pest control has become increasingly popular given the slew of health and effectiveness ...

If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this naturally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Helin Loik-Tomson / Getty Images If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to ...

Biological control involves the utilisation of natural predators, parasites and pathogens to suppress pest populations, while Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological methods with cultural ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

While it’s common knowledge that cedar chips deter moths from munching on your sweaters and other wool items in summer storage, cedar is also useful in deterring other pests both inside and outside.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Happy 4th of July. I talk to concerned gardeners every year about insects and disease, so this week I will discuss using a more natural approach with the ...

A new study suggests that routine flea and tick treatments could expose native insects to high levels of toxins.