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 ...

For years, the idea of pest control has been associated with an unsettling image: interior surfaces doused in harsh sprays and chemical odors filling the air, creating a bigger overall mess than the ...

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 ...

Last week, state master gardener coordinator Leslie Alexander reminded us that well-tended roses are less susceptible to insect attack. Before they become a problem, know the insects that are likely ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Biological control involves the utilisation of natural predators, parasites and pathogens to suppress pest populations, while Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological methods with cultural ...

(Beyond Pesticides, January 9, 2013) Boston health officials say new city data indicate that asthma incidences have dropped nearly by half since 2005. This is attributed to Boston Housing Authority ...