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I often run into people who genuinely don't want to use herbicides and pesticides but as one fellow recently said to me: ...

Zinnias often fall victim to nocturnal pests, like slugs and earwigs. Before you resort to pesticides, give this simple old-school control method a try.

Learn how to get rid of flea beetles and protect your plants with this comprehensive guide. Take action against flea beetles ...

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Roundup Ready alfalfa has increased in popularity in Northeast California as glyphosate offers excellent control of problem weeds. Considerable research before and after the commercial release of ...

It’s summer, so naturally the June beetles are out at night in full force. What do they do at night? Feed on your plants of ...

Herbicides kill plants by disrupting some part of a plant’s internal life chemistry. The part that is affected depends on the type of herbicide used.

Why wildlife crime and environmental damage should gain higher priority in terms of public attention, law enforcement and ...

Learn about plants that damage your home. Find out which plants to avoid that can damage your home, its siding, and foundation.