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 ...

Using insects such as wasps to control agricultural pests remains a resilient method, despite increasing resistance, a new ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

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 ...

Many pest control tools, like zappers, can harm helpful insects and upset your garden's ecosystem. Mosquito zappers often miss their mark, killing beneficial bugs instead of targeting pests like ...

The monsoon season brings lush greenery, cooler temperatures, and the perfect conditions for your vegetable garden to thrive. But with the rain comes an army of unwanted visitors, pests. From snails ...

Using other insects like predators and parasitic wasps to control agricultural pests is considered safer and more environmentally friendly than using ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting insect damage ...

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...

Using orange peels in your garden won't reliably keep pests away—their scent fades quickly, which kills their effectiveness. Experts warn citrus peels might even attract unwanted visitors like slugs ...