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If pellets and pesticides were the most effective solution, we wouldn't need to keep buying them – and while we can bend nature to our will with natural pest control methods, ultimately we need ...

By using local resources like cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, and chillies, farmers can eliminate the need for chemical ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

I took the best bug sprays and repellents camping across the country from Wyoming to Maine. These are my top picks. Taylor Fox is the Outdoor Gear Editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests ...

Biological control involves the mass-production and release of natural enemies such as parasitoids and predators to control pest insects in an environmentally sound manner. Radiation is used to ...

Whether camping or hanging out in your backyard, bug bites can ruin a good time. You need to protect your exposed skin from mosquitos and other biting insects. The CDC recommends that you use only ...