Natural control, also known as autonomous control, may offer an alternative to chemical insecticides if conditions are right, new research suggests. Scale insects known as cochineals are major pests ...

Bats such as the common noctule consume pest insects over intensively managed arable land and thereby support sustainable ...

Biological control of insect pests - where 'natural enemies' keep pests at bay - is saving farmers in Asia and the Pacific billions of dollars, according to new research. Biological control involved ...

Natural insect control products are derived from plants, microorganisms and other naturally occurring materials. These products can successfully control many insect pests in gardens and landscapes ...

Summertime, and the living is ... buggy. High heat and vulnerable, unhappy plants magnetize waves of annoying and harmful insects to your garden. But before you crack the whip with toxic chemicals and ...

When it comes to getting rid of bugs, local experts say going natural is the best choice. Master gardener Joanne Leach shared her knowledge about natural pest control with a group of local gardeners ...

If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this naturally ...

When it comes to keeping fleas and ticks off your pets, you’re faced with the same old problem. How can you balance the risks posed by insects with the risks of the repellents? When you treat your ...

The seven-spotted ladybug feasts on aphids on potato plants. This is a classic case of when natural habitat can help farmers control pests. (Photo: Matthias Tschumi) Songbirds and coffee farms in ...

Nobody works harder at the San Bernardo Greenhouse in Zarcero than the bumblebees. The rotund insects flit from one tomato plant to the next. Pollen sticks to their legs as they invade yellow flowers ...

Discover expert advice for why you shouldn't use plastic forks for pest control. Here, we explain why this isn't a ...