If you're after organic methods of pest control, using diatomaceous earth should be at the top of your list. Among its many benefits, diatomaceous earth (DE) can control pests as varied as earwigs, ...

Here’s what pests to watch out for after a hurricane or tropical storm. Pest infestations after a hurricane are not uncommon, especially a few months down the road. “A lot of insect problems arise ...

Indian Runner ducks are among the best foragers, gobbling hordes of pesky bugs every day. <p>If you are a gardener or farmer, or have a pond or stream on your property, ducks can be valuable allies in ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. “The outdoor garden pests I encounter the most ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting insect damage ...

Vegalab (vegalab.com) is a company that has developed biopesticides that highlight a select group of plant and fungal extracts for their pest control properties. Biological control, where compounds ...

As a long-term advocate for organic growing, time and time again I come up across the same misconceptions about organic pest control and what it really involves. These myths can easily get in the way ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...