Finding an earwig in the home can be a startling encounter due to their distinguished pincers. But these common household ...

Biological control of undesirable garden pests is the desirable way to go. It’s a garden management tool that encourages natural processes by bringing one living organism into the garden to munch on ...

Mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, and deer are all repelled by its scent. It's so strong at telling mosquitoes to bug off (er, ...

One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...

You're probably aware that ladybugs are sold to gardeners in large quantities, so you may be wondering if you should buy ladybugs for natural garden pest control. The ladybugs are definitely up for ...

"Tried and true." Gardener shares incredibly simple hack to keep pests away: 'Yes, this works' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Whether you have an invisible pest terrorizing your garden or have caught some bugs red-handed, you're probably looking for a way to stop them. If organic and easy are two words you'd like to be part ...

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 ...

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 ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...

Spring is a season for beautiful flowers, lush fruits and delicious vegetables - all fresh from the garden. But, spring is also a season for insects and other pests that want to invade your garden.

Spiders you may find indoors include cobweb spiders, funnel weavers and yellow sac spiders, while in the garden, you’re most ...