Jessica Walliser, an organic gardening advocate, makes the case for natural pest management in “Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden.” She favors an approach that lets nature take its course, ...

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 ...

Key Points Stink bugs sneak into homes through small cracks, drawn by warmth, shelter, and food.Seal entry points, tidy up ...

Diatomaceous earth is a natural pest control agent used to control various insects. Experts agree it is somewhat effective against stink bugs, but not the best option. Instead, prevention and ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

Learn how to get rid of sow bugs from a gardener who found them damaging her strawberries and used natural pest control methods to get them away from her fruits. As a child, I thought the common pill ...

Dear EarthTalk: What are some all-natural ways to control insects and rodents? – P.L., Trenton, NJ Natural pest control has become increasingly popular given the slew of health and effectiveness ...

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 ...

Bugs – or the possibility thereof – are often one of the things that new growers worry about the most. But while many backyard growers may be seeing some damage from insects or disease by this point ...

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BEAUMONT, Texas — As temperatures continue to rise, we're not the only ones looking to seek refuge from the heat, so are bugs. Rising temps means more critters will also be seeking shelter inside of ...