Dreaming of a non-toxic garden? We don't blame you one bit; as awareness of chemical exposure and microplastics continues to grow, more and more people are looking for ways to cultivate an ...

I have been investigating biopesticides. As defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, biopesticides include any pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...

(Beyond Pesticides, March 29, 2023) A commonly used slug killer known as metaldehyde can hamper the growth of garden vegetables. This finding, published in the journal Scientific Reports, provides a ...