While some insects benefit gardens, a great many more are pesky pests that can ruin backyard outings. One way to keep your ...

Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has his work cut out in the revival of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya ...

Deter mosquitoes naturally with these fragrant, eco-friendly plants that refresh air, beautify spaces, and protect against ...

Make sure any plant debris is removed from the bed at the end of the season, so the adult beetles have less shelter for ...

This annoying little insect can completely ruin a plant, especially roses - but it’s not limited to them. Citrus, vegetables, ...

While the plant itself doesn’t emit a strong scent ... These cheerful annuals contain pyrethrum, a compound used in many commercial insect repellents. Their strong scent repels mosquitoes ...

There are numerous plants that can help get rid of mosquitos from your backyard ... While marigolds will add a pop of color, Hammond reminds us they produce pyrethrum — a natural insecticide that ...

This is down to their flowers containing pyrethrum — an insecticidal compound that is an effective repellent. Since chrysanthemums are popular plants, you can easily pick some up in your local ...