Articles: pests

winter harvest

The Winter Harvest Project

Four-season farmer Eliot Coleman strikes again with inspiration for all you cold-loving farmers out there! A master of extending the…

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insects on fruit trees

Controlling Pests Organically: Insects on Fruit Trees

When we grow fruit trees, we know we’re creating something delicious. Bugs understand the same thing, which results in an…

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lanternfly on tree

How Did the Lanternfly Become the Enemy?

We’ve been told to destroy any lanternflies because they’re “invasive and destructive” to our environment. In reality, these small pests…

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How to Create A Rodent-Free Planting Bed

Are rodents like mice and squirrels ruining the vegetables and crops you’ve worked hard to cultivate? Fear not! Expert gardener…

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ladybug

Learning to Love Insects

With spring in full swing, bugs are making a reappearance in our gardens and in our lives. Before you reach…

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japanese beetle on flower

Rethinking Pests, Invasive Species, and Other Paradigms

At the first sight of small chew marks on leaves or fruit mysteriously disappearing, you’ll want to get rid of…

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This avian pest control expert deserves a rest after a long day of helping in my gardens.

Plants & Pests: Will Bonsall’s Advice on “Wee Beasties”

  In his book, Bonsall maintains that to achieve real wealth we first need to understand the economy of the…

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