There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Biological control of undesirable garden pests is the desirable way to go. It’s a garden management tool that encourages natural processes by bringing one living organism into the garden to munch on ...

One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...

Spinosad is an organic gardener’s weapon against caterpillars, leaf miners, fire ants and more. Many of the pests that plague gardeners are caterpillars and other leaf-eating insects. Only ...

I do not worry much about insects in my home garden and am always concerned when friends ask me to review proposals that include general spraying of trees and shrubs for insects. Practice integrated ...

The fees you pay to a homeowners association cover a range of services. Whether or not pest control is one of those services ...

Discover expert advice for why you shouldn't use plastic forks for pest control. Here, we explain why this isn't a ...

In the battle against garden pests, sometimes it pays to fight fire with fire by enlisting beneficial insects to help control harmful bugs in your garden. Organic gardening principles call for ...

GARDENERS have a lot of different options when it comes to pest control remedies. While you can opt for the traditional insecticides on the market, you can also go the organic route with all-natural ...