Pests
11/11/2009 1:34:05 PM
Paul recaps the rest of the growing season, sucesses and failures.
10/27/2009 5:06:24 PM
A gardener reflects on her ongoing battles with insect pests.
6/29/2009 2:05:51 PM
The Chicken Whisperer dispells some rumors that prevent people from raising chickens in their backyard.
6/2/2009 10:21:36 AM
Paul finds aphid infestation good for ladybird beetle ecosystem.
4/14/2009 3:55:05 PM
Five snake breeds that you may want to keep around.
4/14/2009 9:40:20 AM
Scarecrows have a long history and are fun to make.
4/14/2009 8:57:10 AM
Poultry are an all-natural, animated insecticide.
3/24/2009 4:35:54 PM
When vermi-compost worms arrived at Brent and LeAnna's, little Ella was thrilled.
3/9/2009 5:16:37 PM
Lacy offers her recipe for a natural pesticide.
2/19/2009 2:05:33 PM
Imported insect pest poses threat to ash trees.
11/28/2008 3:24:57 PM
This beetle is a formidable pest to potatoes and harvesters throughout most of North America.
11/12/2008 12:59:32 PM
Looking back on the growing season, Deb finds many firsts and many new friends.
10/24/2008 2:19:51 PM
Scarecrows have evolved from Ancient Greece to modern day. But why do we celebrate them in autumn?
9/10/2008 5:20:26 PM
Investigating the disappearance of Monarch caterpillars.
9/4/2008 9:59:28 AM
Insect excitement surrounds discovery of endangered species.
8/19/2008 5:49:09 PM
Something wonderful is eating the parsley.
7/14/2008 12:14:10 PM
Natural compound from pine oil a new weapon in fight against pests.
6/25/2008 2:13:25 PM
Giant hogweed, among others, plagues backyard gardeners with blisters and burns
6/2/2008 4:12:25 PM
Prevention and early detection are keys to disease avoidance.
5/6/2008 9:41:40 AM
Integrated Pest Management cuts pesticide use in half.
5/6/2008 9:36:26 AM
Citizen support is key to helping National Wildlife Refuge System maintain lands.
4/30/2008 9:30:01 AM
Learn about the good, the bad and the downright creepy to keep your garden safe and thriving.
4/10/2008 4:09:22 PM
Flies may be more than a mere nuisance. They may also spread food poisoning bacteria like Salmonella enteritidis to chickens and their eggs.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Efficient biofuel production may depend on an insect’s digestion.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Fall cleanup marks the end of one year's growing season – and the beginning of the next.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Audubon Society urges Americans to fight habitat loss with their own gardens.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Use these techniques to keep your home vermin-free.
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Rodent proofing, trapping tips, and careful cleanup.