Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

Gardening doesn’t have to feel like a battle against every creepy crawly that crosses your backyard. Imagine walking into a ...

The garden does not need chemicals to win the battle against pests. It needs strategy, a little creativity, and the right lineup of plants that know exactly how to hold their ground. Nature already ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A delayed happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there in the Valley. Although the most popular gift is clothing, a power tool is always a great choice for ...

If you’re looking for a safer and more natural way to protect your home from pests, Absolute Termite & Pest Control has new solutions that might be just what you need. The team joined us on Living808 ...

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 ...

New technologies based on natural chemicals are yielding more environmentally friendly ways to control pests that eat our food and harm our health. As a result, biopesticides became a niche market, ...

Ah, organic gardening: juicy tomatoes, sweet strawberries and crisp kale — it’s perfection, right? It can be, especially with the help of beneficial insects to do some of your dirty work for you.