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 ...

As a long-term advocate for organic growing, time and time again I come up across the same misconceptions about organic pest control and what it really involves. These myths can easily get in the way ...

One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...

When faced with a pest problem, gardeners often wish for a solution that comes in a spray bottle and not the safer option of organic pesticides. It’s true that many poisons sold in garden centers will ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

Organic pest control doesn’t mean leaving bugs alone to do their damage in the garden. Some insects eat other insects, which helps you out Organic pest control doesn’t mean leaving bugs alone to do ...

Researchers, growers and Industry specialists from 22 countries are sharing the latest research into the use of Brassica species, such as mustard, radish, or rapeseed, to manage soil-borne pests and ...

Organic pesticides provide additional options for gardeners interested in pest control with a lighter footprint on our environment. With the growing number of products available these days, it is ...

Bugs – or the possibility thereof – are often one of the things that new growers worry about the most. But while many backyard growers may be seeing some damage from insects or disease by this point ...

Rollins’ ROL strong third-quarter performance provided investors with a level of comfort that North American pest-control market conditions haven’t deteriorated sharply in recent months. The company ...