Bugs – or the possibility thereof – are often one of the things that new growers worry about the most. But while many backyard growers may be seeing some damage from insects or disease by this point ...

The monsoon season brings lush greenery, cooler temperatures, and the perfect conditions for your vegetable garden to thrive. But with the rain comes an army of unwanted visitors, pests. From snails ...

“The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook: Identify and Solve Common Pest Problems on Edible Plants – All Natural Solutions!” by Susan Mulvihill ($26.99, Cool Springs Press): A Master Gardener and the ...

Pest prevention wasn’t much of a problem in Nevada. Our biggest hazard was black widows. Carelessness meant painful bites and possibly antivenin. They crept in dark corners and under cabinets — ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

As a long-term advocate for organic growing, time and time again I come up across the same misconceptions about organic pest control and what it really involves. These myths can easily get in the way ...

Natural pesticides are a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals. There are several proven natural pesticides to choose from. Natural pesticides work best with other ...

Dealing with garden pests can be difficult. If left unchecked, they can destroy crops. However, using pesticides to get rid of them costs money and can lead to chemical overuse, which may also harm ...

From droughts to flooding and heat waves, the weather has been tough all across the country recently. Did you know that pests can significantly reduce your garden yield? According to the Connecticut ...

Jessica Walliser, an organic gardening advocate, makes the case for natural pest management in “Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden.” She favors an approach that lets nature take its course, ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...

Most people want insects out of their gardens and yards. Jessica Walliser invites them in. Walliser, an organic gardening advocate, makes the case for natural pest management in "Attracting Beneficial ...