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 ...

Epic Gardening has introduced seven natural pest control methods to help gardeners avoid chemical pesticides this spring. The tips focus on boosting biodiversity, using companion planting, and ...

A study published by a group of researchers in Nature Communications, introduces a groundbreaking biocontrol technology that promises to revolutionize mosquito control. This innovative approach ...

Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, pest issues and the structural damages they cause are, unfortunately, a universal experience. A recent Forbes Home survey found that 40% of Americans have ...

Some home gardeners are intentionally leaving fallen fruit on the ground to attract wildlife, and what started as a simple ...

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 ...

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 ...

A North Carolina pest control company is offering homeowners $2,000 for it to release about 100 cockroaches in their homes in an effort to study a treatment method. Subscribe to read this story ...

Sounds of scratching, gnawing, rustling or squeaking in your home at night could be signs of a rat infestation. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Old World rats breed ...

Epic Gardening has introduced seven natural pest control strategies that focus on mechanical and cultural methods instead of chemical sprays. The advice, by experienced gardener Sarah Jay, aims to ...