Strategically use certain vegetables in your garden to naturally deter pests and enhance your harvest without pesticides.

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 ...

Garden pests are inevitable, but harsh chemicals aren't. These natural pesticides can help protect your plants without ...

Skip the harsh chemicals—your garden can thrive with natural pest control methods that protect plants, pollinators, and the planet. From companion planting to homemade sprays, these eco-friendly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Intensive agriculture increases food production but it also ...

A natural pest trap; Because of danger of chemicals, experts are advising use of such for controlling pest infestation on the farm. The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and ...

Living in a small space has its advantages, like being relatively affordable and energy-efficient. However, when pests show up in a small place, there’s little room for distance. An effective pest ...

For years, the idea of pest control has been associated with an unsettling image: interior surfaces doused in harsh sprays and chemical odors filling the air, creating a bigger overall mess than 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 ...

Greenhouse growers are embracing eco-friendly pest control to maintain healthy crops without chemicals. Strategies like beneficial insects, companion planting, and organic sprays help reduce ...

A natural pest trap; Because of danger of chemicals, experts are advising use of such for controlling pest infestation on the farm. The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and ...