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Gardeners can plan early control methods to limit the need for insecticides and protect their harvest.

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

Every gardener hits that moment. You walk outside with your morning coffee, feeling hopeful, and then you spot it. Chewed ...

Those of us who work with trees, lawns, shrubs and flowers encounter hundreds of plant species and potential pests that may be associated with them. Successful pest management hinges on our ability to ...

Cotton pests can impact yield and fiber quality. Learn how IPM strategies help growers protect crops all season long.

Effective and environmentally sound pest management requires planning, vigilance and when needed, timely application of appropriate control measures. If you wait until a plant is nearly dead or ...

Gardening doesn’t have to feel like a battle against every creepy crawly that crosses your backyard. Imagine walking into a garden that not only looks vibrant but fights off pests on its own. Yes, ...

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 ...

Insect outbreaks on indoor plants can be disastrous. Indoors, insect pests can reproduce rapidly and cause tremendous damage because of the indoor environment. There is no rain to wash them off the ...

You’ve finally mastered the art of remembering to water your houseplants and making sure they get adequate light. And yet still, they aren’t thriving. You might not be to blame. Pests are common among ...

Embrace gardening with chickens! Chickens will devour many insects, including grasshoppers, Colorado potato beetles, slugs and more. This article is part of our Organic Pest Control Series, which ...