Are pests wreaking havoc in your garden, leaving you frustrated and worried about the potential harm of chemical pesticides?

With the increased use of insecticides for agriculture and insect control in the past few decades, research has shown that consistent application of them can lead to contamination in water. This can ...

University of Maryland entomologists have uncovered a unique relationship between two species of fungi known for their ...

As Delaware experiences drought, native plants offer a drought-resistant and sustainable alternative. And fall may be the best time to plant them.

It turns out the easiest yet most effective way to keep rats out of your garden is not with cruel traps or toxic chemicals ...

Are spider mites munching on the tomato plants? If garden pests are bugging you, but you’re not interested in applying toxic pesticides, here’s a safer fix. Insecticidal soap is a low-toxicity bug ...

Organic banana production is significantly more conducive to microbial decomposition than its chemical-intensive counterparts ...

As autumn sets in, most plants in the region stop growing in ... their lawns and using synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides to maintain a lush appearance. Environmental experts advocate ...

As winter approaches, seeing rats in your garden will become more common but having these three plants could help you keep ...

Instead of throwing it away, Maria recommends using wood ash as a natural insecticide. “Sprinkling wood ash around the base of your plants creates a rough surface that slugs and snails aren’t ...

French insect ag firm Innovafeed has secured an $11.8m grant from USDA to support bug-based sustainable fertilizer production in the US.