When it comes to using vinegar in the garden, you will likely find divided opinions, especially when dealing with sensitive ...

Wireworms are pests that can destroy entire potato crops. Although less well-known than the Colorado potato beetle, they are ...

The best part, though? They drive potatoes' arch-nemesis, Colorado potato beetles, out of your garden. These pests are voracious leaf eaters and actively line the undersides with orange egg sacs come ...

Do you want to to know what’s wrong with your potato plants or tubers? Consider sending a sample to a plant diagnostic ...

Oct. 24, 2024 — Plants communicate through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that help them respond to herbivorous pest attacks. This review explored the mechanisms behind these plant ...

Many home gardeners have had success growing broccoli. Still, growing yours with the best companion plants will only benefit ...

Streams that run through Prince Edward Island's potato country are contaminated with levels of an environmentally-destructive ...

While several foods can harm or kill mice, they’re most effective when combined with other pest control strategies. Options ...

Researchers used genomics to investigate the genetic changes causing resistance to transgenic crops in field populations of the corn earworm, also known as cotton bollworm or Helicoverpa zea. They ...

Nothing threatens home peace of mind quite like little pests -- but your smart home devices may be able to provide answers, including where roaches or mice are coming from. In addition to ...

During the programme, plant protection scientist Dr Madhumita Sonowal Bora demonstrated seed treatment of potato and apprised the participants of seed rate, spacing, and insect pest and disease ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...