These pairings deter destructive pests while welcoming pollinators and other beneficial insects.

Before pushing that cart of vegetable seedlings to the checkout line, consider a stop in the seed aisle. On offer: potential organic pest control. A packet of radish seeds could help fight the flea ...

Another way to lure beneficial insects to your garden is to incorporate plants they're attracted to. Many of the insects we ...

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and other plant pests nibble holes into leaves, burrow into root crops, and harm ...

“A stitch in time saves nine” is a familiar saying that applies to garden pests. Every gardener knows the frustration of insects damaging their hard work. The good news is that you can get rid of bugs ...

“The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook: Identify and Solve Common Pest Problems on Edible Plants – All Natural Solutions!” by Susan Mulvihill ($26.99, Cool Springs Press): A Master Gardener and the ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

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, ...

Summer gardening means fresh homegrown vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes and cucumbers. Growing your own vegetables unfortunately also means dealing with the inevitable common garden pests.

Exotic organisms that have the potential to become invasive pests are found in about 3% of fresh fruits and vegetables, and under the Plant Protection Act, all cargo containing plant materials, from ...