Very low concentrations of the popular organic insecticide Spinosad have profound effects on beneficial insect species, including vision loss and neurodegeneration, new research led by the University ...

A new field study shows increased yield may be independent of traditional markers. BOCA RATON, Fla., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attune Agriculture, the leader in hydrocolloid based agricultural ...

Is it possible to tackle pests without putting toxins into your environment? Here are 3 expert views on topics like insect ...

Few things are as disheartening to a gardener than seeing unwelcome pests feasting on the literal fruits of your labor. The best insecticides for your vegetable garden target the bugs that are ...

Horticultural oils come from several sources and have long been used to control plant pests and diseases. All are considered organic pesticides and most are petroleum based but some come from ...

Even clean homes can attract cockroaches. Here’s how to keep all kinds of roaches away from your home and how to get rid of them if you see them.

While hovering, a hummingbird consumes calories faster than any other bird or mammal. That’s why the finding that exposure to the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid slows metabolism up to 25% is ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I planted a raised vegetable garden bed. I only use organic sprays to keep ...

My friend says my garden and landscape would grow better if I would practice organic gardening methods. You have written about both approaches in your columns. What do you recommend? Since my readers ...