Using insects such as wasps to control agricultural pests remains a resilient method, despite increasing resistance, a new ...

When fields of oilseed rape are exposed to diesel exhaust and/or ozone -- both found in emissions from diesel burning vehicles and industry -- the number of parasitic insects available to control ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Farmers congregate at a demonstration farm at Kagio where they were trained on natural methods of pest control. George Gatheca in his four-acre farm of avocados in Subukia Valley, Nakuru County. PHOTO ...

Using other insects like predators and parasitic wasps to control agricultural pests is considered safer and more environmentally friendly than using ...

It’s a little sad to see your plants struggling because of pests, especially if you’ve put a lot of time and effort into growing them. If you’re worried about the risks of using chemicals to fend off ...

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 ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting insect damage ...

The FAO is bringing proven country-specific research out of laboratories and into farmers’ fields to tackle the climate ...

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...

Using orange peels in your garden won't reliably keep pests away—their scent fades quickly, which kills their effectiveness. Experts warn citrus peels might even attract unwanted visitors like slugs ...