Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause ...

Key Points Most natural mole repellents lack strong scientific evidence and rarely deliver reliable results.Trapping is the ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A delayed happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there in the Valley. Although the most popular gift is clothing, a power tool is always a great choice for ...

Summer warmth often brings unwanted visitors too, from ants and cockroaches indoors to aphids, caterpillars, and mosquitoes outside. The good thing is that you do not always need harsh chemicals to ...

Spiders in your home can be unnerving, but there are DIY strategies and professional solutions to get rid of them.

Pest control is an essential part of construction because it helps protect buildings from damage caused by termites, rodents, ...