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 ...

Does peppermint oil repel bugs? We asked pest pros when this natural solution can help to keep pests at bay and why it’s not a cure-all control method.

A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combating the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security. Asian ...

In recognition of long-standing efforts to safely and sustainably manage pests, UC Santa Cruz has earned the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Integrated Pest Management Achievement ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

For years, the idea of pest control has been associated with an unsettling image: interior surfaces doused in harsh sprays and chemical odors filling the air, creating a bigger overall mess than the ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

MUÑOZ, Nueva Ecija — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is calling on rice growers to shift to integrated pest ...

New research shows a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining sightings of wild bees, with pesticide use causing appearances of some species to drop as much as 56%. The loss of wild bees ...