Biological control of undesirable garden pests is the desirable way to go. It’s a garden management tool that encourages natural processes by bringing one living organism into the garden to munch on ...

Visitors to my garden frequently comment, upon seeing a few marigold plants growing in my vegetable beds, that I must have planted them for pest control. After all, marigolds are supposed to be one of ...

EUREKA project E! 2971 ALTREARMETHODS has developed methods of producing natural predator insect pests which can offer businesses a much more economic and reliable production than before. This major ...

A new discovery promises to allow expanded use of a mainstay biological pest control method, which avoids the health, environmental and pest-resistance concerns of traditional insecticides, scientists ...

When a bird swoops down and grabs a caterpillar devouring your backyard garden, you might view it as a clear victory for natural pest control. But what if that caterpillar is infected with larvae from ...

As concerns over environmental sustainability grow, many homeowners and businesses are seeking pest control solutions that are both effective and eco-friendly. Traditional chemical pesticides, while ...

Because the incidence of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Lyme disease and salmonellosis has increased, ...

The number of biological products registered in Brazil in recent years for crop protection against agricultural pests has surpassed that of agrochemicals. Around 90% of the area under sugarcane ...

An insectary is a fascinating place. It's where insects, mite predators and parasites are bred for controlling harmful pests in the agricultural and horticultural industries. This practice is known as ...