These beneficial insects are “good guy” bugs that help control pests naturally and pollinate flowers. Plant pests, such as snails, slugs, and tomato hornworms, can wreak havoc on ornamental ...

Companion plants provide a range of services to their partners. Some deter pests through chemical compounds in their foliage, ...

Researchers found native predators that help control spotted lanternfly populations, reducing reliance on pesticides.

Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill ...

Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study.

Zinnias and tomatoes both love lots of sun and rich soil, but that’s not the only reason to grow these plants together.

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves from the nests. If you have an issue with ants climbing up the trunks of ...

Companion planting is the natural gardening method of growing beneficial plants near your crops to boost them, and one ...