A look at the various methods lawn care operators can use to keep their customers' lawns free of pests this summer.

Many pest control tools, like zappers, can harm helpful insects and upset your garden's ecosystem. Mosquito zappers often miss their mark, killing beneficial bugs instead of targeting pests like ...

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Every gardener hits that moment. You walk outside with your morning coffee, feeling hopeful, and then you spot it. Chewed leaves. Wilting stems. A trail of slime across your beautiful raised bed.

The industrial standard in agriculture involves heavy use of herbicides and pesticides to meet the bottom line of production. However, over time, it is increasingly apparent that these are not the ...

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...

Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, pest issues and the structural damages they cause are, unfortunately, a universal experience. A recent Forbes Home survey found that 40% of Americans have ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Intensive agriculture increases food production but it also ...