Recent Natural Pest Control Articles
How Not to Get Stung By Bees
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 15, 2013It is no secret that the author of this article is a big fan of honey bees and bumble bees, and an unabashed promoter of bee-friendly landscaping. That is why I choose to begin this...
10 Clever Ways To Use Flour (Other Than Eating!)
Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Sep 24, 2012I live in Portland, Oregon – the progressive playground of North America. Where all things crunchy and cutting edge rule, like green roofers in Portland, as long as said “cutting...
Ferret Odors 101: A Guide for New Ferret Owners
Posted by Cris Carl | Aug 17, 2012Perhaps you’ve had a similar experience as Renee Mendez of Sunderland, MA. One day she saw a ferret’s little head popping out of someone’s backpack and thought, "Wow,...
Compassionate Garden Pest Control
Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 26, 2012Pests are a part of gardening. Period. And although traditional techniques (like the ones recommended by the Chicago pest control experts at the University of Illinois Extension Service)...
Gophers in my garden... now what?
Posted by Jordan Laio | May 08, 2012It is spring and you've just turned over your winter green manure, double dug your beds, and transplanted seedlings. The soil looked perfect, the sprouts just taking off, and suddenly,...
8 Household Uses for Cinnamon
Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Jan 12, 2012It’s one of the hallmark spices of baking and candy making, but cinnamon isn’t just a way to give a sweet treat a little extra kick. This potent and versatile ingredient also has...
Household Uses for Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Adam Verwymeren | Oct 05, 2011The fiery bite of cayenne pepper can make food sing with flavor, but did you know that this dried spice also has many practical uses around the home, too? Here are the top seven ways...
14 household uses for beer
Posted by Cris Carl | Aug 09, 2011Most of us don’t usually think of beer as an earth-friendly alternative to improving our gardens and lawns or dealing with a host of pests. However, if you can bring yourself to part...