Pest Control and Beneficial Insects

Gophers are a burrowing rodent and might well show up as a garden pest. Let's talk about how you might deal with gophers in the garden.

As an organic gardener, you may be wondering how to control pests naturally. We all love to see our plants thrive and grow healthy.

root-knot nematodes parasitize the roots of many plants, reducing their ability to uptake water and nutrients.

Here in the Sonoran Desert, we've got a unique list of characters who will come to your aid and help keep your plants pollinated.

If you're looking for how to deal with rabbits in the garden, you've come to the right place. We've got rabbit-repelling tips and advice.

Not only are they harmless to humans and pets, but black soldier fly larvae also play an important role in composting and soil-building.

let's take a look at the mindset of seeing garden pests as indicators, rather than problems themselves. It can be temping to reach for...

Curious how to attract beneficial insects in Tucson? If you're gardening in Arizona, you're probably no stranger to pests and plant diseases

Today we're diving into the realm of hornworms and their notorious presence in tomato gardens. We'll explore organic holistic solutions.

There are some serious problems with bird netting that you'll want to be aware of before you decide to buy any of it. Let's talk about it...

Wondering how to deal with mosquitos in the garden? We know how annoying these little pests can be, and we've got tips and tricks to help!

I know you're frustrated with the garden damage from these critters and wondering "how do I deal with ground squirrels in the garden?"

Wondering how to deal with fungus gnats? We've got suggestions and tricks on how to get rid of these annoying little critters.

Are roly polys bad for your garden? Let's take a closer look at these funny little isopods and decide whether they're a pest or friend.

Trap crops are grown to take some of the pest pressure off of your main crops, by being even more attractive to pests.

Whiteflies can be a huge pain for gardeners, but there are a ton of options for how to get rid of whiteflies naturally.

Cabbage worms aren't worms at all! They're caterpillars and they absolutely LOVE cabbage and other brassicas.

Wondering how to deal with thrips? Here, we'll talk about what thrips are, what they do, and most importantly - how you can deal with them.

Looking to boost your organic garden's health without the use of pesticides? Learn all about beneficial insects for organic gardening

To many gardeners, birds in the garden are only seen as an annoying nuisance. Let's learn to see birds as garden pest prevention though.

Today, we'll look at 10 ways to deal with cucumber beetles, those pesky critters that can wreak havoc on our cucumber plants.

Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your garden by using bugs as bait. Discover why sugar-water feeders may do more harm than good...

As a gardener, you may have experienced the frustration of seeing aphids infesting your precious brassicas. These tiny, soft-bodied insects.

Ants in the garden can be a common sight, and many gardeners may try to get rid of them. However, before reaching for the insecticides...

Grubs help to break down organic matter in soils and to aerate those soils while doing so. This improves soil quality, drainage, moisture...