Using integrated pest management to control cockroaches is more effective at reducing cockroaches and their allergens than conventional methods which do not use IPM, according to a new study. For ...

Q: My landscaping company says it practices IPM. What is this? A: Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is an approach to lawn and garden care that involves assessing a landscape’s microclimate and ...

1. Pick your plant varieties by researching which are the most disease-resistant for your area? 2. Plant sun-loving plants in the sun, and shade-loving plants in the shade? 3. Water your plants ...

Gardeners, today’s discussion is defining Integrated Pest Management, which is a comprehensive approach to managing garden pests, including pathogens, insects, nematodes, mites, weeds and numerous ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology, but snails have a characteristic spiral shell while slugs lack a shell. They both chew irregular holes on a variety of plants, preferring to feed ...

Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...