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 ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making it a useful garden pest deterrent.

Learn how to stop insects eating plant leaves naturally by constructing a chicken moat for effective garden pest control. Construct a Chicken Moat for Effective Garden Pest Control A chicken moat is ...

As spring begins to warm the UK, many people will welcome the longer days and lighter evenings. However, the arrival of the season also brings with it a slew of unwanted visitors—pesky pests that can ...

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Pest exterminator Georgios Likopoulos, based at Fantastic Pest Control, said there are "simple tricks" you can use to prevent rats from entering your garden without harming them. "Remove all food ...

Steve in Bethesda writes: “In your New Year’s Resolutions column you pledged to help homeowners find non-toxic pest control solutions. I need one for the silverfish in my home. I used to use an ...

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It’s the beginning of 2025 and the cusp of another year of gardening. Gardening has seasons where plants grow best, flowers bloom, vegetables provide their fruit, and pests invade your garden. Many of ...

Experts say garlic can be used as a natural deterrent to help keep pests at bay this winter - and it's simple to do.

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Spring is finally here, which will be a massive relief to many across the UK. It will bring lighter evenings and warmer days.