What is a pest? A pest is an organism so designated by the pesticide industry to promote the use of their chemicals. In reality, most so-called pests are nothing more than nuisances we occasionally ...

As gardeners, we face a huge list of pests, and we need every helping hand we can get to win the battle. Applying beneficial nematodes is a very simple, organic way to combat many common garden pests.

As the seasons change, different pests become more prevalent, posing challenges for homeowners. With the arrival of autumn, it's crucial to safeguard your home against a variety of bugs seeking ...

Picture this: You’ve planted some milkweed, bee balm or California lilac and you’re delighted to see bees and butterflies fluttering about your garden. You feel good about nourishing pollinators and ...

As agriculture in the United States evolves, it’s becoming more intensive and less complex. That means larger fields, more cropland and less crop diversity with fewer crops in rotation. Ecological ...

I hate to break it to you, but just like your calendar can’t tell you the best time to harvest, it won’t provide you with the perfect date to attack the pests waging war on your plants. Timing ...

I hate to break it to you, but just like your calendar can’t tell you the best time to harvest, it won’t provide you the perfect date to attack the pests waging war on your plants. Timing effective ...

Question: We have two peach trees in our backyard and we have two different issues going on that keep us from seeing any ripe fruit. Can you advise us on what’s going on and how to handle it? First, ...

As the seasons change, different pests become more prevalent, posing challenges for homeowners. With the arrival of autumn, it's crucial to safeguard your home against a variety of bugs seeking ...