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 ...

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 ...

Researchers, growers and Industry specialists from 22 countries are sharing the latest research into the use of Brassica species, such as mustard, radish, or rapeseed, to manage soil-borne pests and ...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, editor Hannah Kincaid talks with Howard Garrett about how to terminate and repel pests using methods that are less harmful than many mainstream ...

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 ...

Folks seem to think that fruit trees are hard to grow and have too many bugs and diseases. Well, it’s just not true — unless you are listening to the wrong advice. Here’s a simple tutorial. Assuming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Intensive agriculture increases food production but it also ...

Whether you have an invisible pest terrorizing your garden or have caught some bugs red-handed, you're probably looking for a way to stop them. If organic and easy are two words you'd like to be part ...

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 ...

Learn how to get rid of sow bugs from a gardener who found them damaging her strawberries and used natural pest control methods to get them away from her fruits. As a child, I thought the common pill ...

Relying too heavily on a series of hacks, tricks, and shortcuts can lead us to make some common pest control mistakes that only make an otherwise manageable infestation worse. Whether you are doing ...

Organic pest control doesn’t mean leaving bugs alone to do their damage in the garden. Some insects eat other insects, which helps you out Organic pest control doesn’t mean leaving bugs alone to do ...