Emerald ash borers (Agrilus planipennis) are one of those invasive pests you should always kill on sight. Also known as EAB, they are responsible for the destruction of millions of ash trees in North ...

Use Murphy Oil Soap to make your own DIY insecticidal soap spray. Combine mild, biodegradable soap with water and apply directly to pests on plant leaves. Reapply once or twice per week to increase ...

If you have been a vegetable farmer, you must have had an encounter with pests from time to time. When it comes to keeping your crops healthy, there are approaches that can guarantee better harvests.

Gardeners have been urged to stop putting eggshells in their garden, as plants could get a bigger health boost if they make a DIY spray instead. Gardeners have been urged to stop spreading eggshells ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many home gardeners, pesticides are an easy way to keep their ...

Neem oil comes from the pressed fruit of the neem tree, which is native to India and Africa. Neem oil has natural insect-repelling properties, making for a useful yet organic insecticide. To use on ...

A natural fungicide for use in your garden isn’t hard to find or create. Fungal diseases can be very destructive in the garden, causing unsightly blemishes, rot, and even killing plants. While ...

As the tropical rains increase in Costa Rica during the year, so do the bugs – and for the gardener, that can spell trouble. Most gardeners these days are looking for safe products to use for the ...

Man will go to such great lengths to kill weeds, and it always astounds me. Every spring and summer I see so many people in our neighborhood suiting up with tanks of chemical pesticides on their backs ...

Weed-free yards don’t happen by themselves. Behind every well-manicured lawn and garden, there’s a diligent person putting in the time and effort to prevent weeds from growing, then pulling out the ...