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 ...

Diatomaceous earth, botanical oils and mechanical traps evaluated for safety and effectiveness.

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

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In this video, you will learn how to make a natural pest control spray for vegetable plants using simple kitchen ingredients. This homemade organic pesticide spray is an easy DIY gardening solution ...

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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 ...

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The decline in invertebrates also affects the functioning of ecosystems, including two critical ecosystem services: aboveground pest control and belowground decomposition of organic material, ...

Land use change and the increased agrochemical use associated with agricultural intensification significantly alter farmland biodiversity and associated ecosystem services worldwide. Vineyards as ...

A new dataset documents arthropods collected in six organic orchards and adjacent hedgerows on Terceira Island in the Azores, ...

If you're after organic methods of pest control, using diatomaceous earth should be at the top of your list. Among its many benefits, diatomaceous earth (DE) can control pests as varied as earwigs, ...