Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

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 ...

Plant herbs and flowers like dill, thyme, nasturtiums, and marigolds near your cabbage. "Bug-repelling plants can deter ...

The biggest things that people get wrong about organic pest control are: Thinking that we need to get rid of pests altogether. Assuming that organic pesticides are the answer.

Oregano: Prevents mosquitoes, aphids, and cabbage worms. Plant near kale, radishes, arugula, lettuce, beans, peas, and ...

Why I Want Some Caterpillars . Caterpillars, such as those of the cabbage white butterfly, are common pests of brassica crops. I do not want to lose my crops to these hungry caterpillars.

Alberta research and U.S. commercialization show insect-killing nematodes may offer a practical, long-term solution for crop pest control on the Prairies.

In regards to Allen Wilson’s article (“Old-fashioned chemicals effective,” The Columbian, Oct. 12), I applaud his use of organic pest control and I’m disappointed in his recommendation of ...

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant ...