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 ...

Are you tired of those pesky critters munching on your plants? It's time to ditch the harmful chemicals and embrace organic pest control for your garden vegetables. Not only will you be saving the ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s a little sad to see your plants struggling because of pests, especially if you’ve put a lot of time and effort into growing them. If you’re worried about the risks of using chemicals to fend off ...

When you see the word organic, it’s easy to assume it means safe, gentle, and eco-friendly. But when it comes to organic pesticides, the truth is a little more complicated. While these products are ...

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 ...

What’s the best way to protect your garden from hungry pests without resorting to toxic chemicals? First Choice Environmental has some good ideas. In the infographic ‘DIY Pest Control for the Savvy ...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, editor Hannah Kincaid talks with Howard Garrett about how to terminate and repel pests using methods that are less harmful than many mainstream ...