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Gardening doesn’t have to feel like a battle against every creepy crawly that crosses your backyard. Imagine walking into a ...

Some 150 people learned about beneficial insects from keynote speaker Marissa Schuh, U Minnesota Extension integrated pest management educator. It was at the 22nd Annual Pine County Horticulture Day ...

Learn the latest data on distribution of insect predators, the role of ground cover, and how to attract natural enemies to ...

Summer warmth often brings unwanted visitors too, from ants and cockroaches indoors to aphids, caterpillars, and mosquitoes outside. The good thing is that you do not always need harsh chemicals to ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But ...

Deciding which flowers to grow near your garden's fruit trees isn't terribly challenging, but there are a few pitfalls to ...

As temperatures rise, garden pests become more active. Here's what to watch for and how to protect your plants.

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Several aromatic herbs release volatile compounds that deter aphids and other soft-bodied pests. The research on this is more targeted than broad ...

Ms. Sifferlin is an Opinion health and science editor and the author of the forthcoming book “The Elusive Body: Patients, Doctors, and the Diagnosis Crisis,” from which this essay is adapted. Late ...