An annual inventory of newly discovered species lists more than 19,000 – half of them insects. A total of 9,738 insect species were first identified in 2009, the most recent year of data compilation.

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Pesticides — even organic varieties — are not the safest, healthiest or most effective natural pest control options. The addition of certain plants from the list below to your garden or farm will ...