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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spotting pests in your home can be alarming, often leading us to reach for the strongest deterrents available and flood our ...

The seven-spotted ladybug feasts on aphids on potato plants. This is a classic case of when natural habitat can help farmers control pests. (Photo: Matthias Tschumi) Songbirds and coffee farms in ...

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.

What’s the best way to protect your garden from hungry pests without resorting to toxic chemicals? First Choice Environmental has some good ideas. In the infographic ‘DIY Pest Control for the Savvy ...

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 ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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 University of Queensland-led research. Dr ...