Pest control can be a serious issue for many gardeners. Fortunately, there are simple, natural and inexpensive methods for controlling common garden pests.

Jun 28, 2010 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Learn how to control pests such as aphids by using beneficial predator insects and animals and making natural non-toxic sprays avoiding chemical pesticides.

May 21, 2010 - Priya Chauhan

There are many natural ways to kill bugs in the garden. Great-Great Grandmother used them before the term organic gardening became fashionable.

Mar 24, 2010 - Brenda Reeves

Rid gardens of insect and predatory invaders using simple devices and organic solutions that won't spread chemicals throughout organic or green garden beds.

Mar 24, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Garden pests can be a real nuisance, and can destroy months of hard work and planning. Taking proper prevention measures when planting can keep crops pest-free.

Mar 5, 2010 - Kristi McCabe

Invite helpful insects like bees, ladybugs and hoverflies to the garden for pest control. Use herbs to discourage pests without toxic chemicals that contaminate produce.

Jul 15, 2009 - Patrice Campbell

Bugs and pests are perhaps a gardener's worst enemy, but the bugs don't have to win. Find tips on fighting those pesky garden pests.

May 13, 2009 - Melissa Slate

Common pests found in the vegetable garden and the diseases spread by these insects. A closer look for the beginning gardener.

Dec 8, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

You don't need toxic chemicals to remove pesky insects from your garden. There are natural methods to banish the troublemakers.

Jun 24, 2008 - Sarah Stefanson

There are many natural ways to control or eliminate common garden pests such as aphids, white flies and spider mites without resorting to dangerous pesticides.

May 17, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

Holistic tips on developing an overall strategy for natural garden pest control.

Oct 4, 2007 - Christopher J. Kline

Desert vegetable garden pests come in all sizes and shapes, from microscopic, to many legged and small, to two- and four-legged and large.

May 6, 2007 - Robert Dailey

These small but destructive garden pests can completely cover a plant, yet there are natural ways to tackle the problem.

Feb 2, 2011 - Linda Smallwood

Voles are pest rodents that can do much damage to gardens, fruit trees, orchards and other prized garden plants. Controlling them is critical.

Oct 18, 2010 - Valerie Garner

One of the major problems of gardens is managing garden pests. Besides insects, animals also cause much damage to plants and vegetables.

Jun 29, 2010 - Venice Kichura

Avoid chemical pesticides and protect the environment by using these natural non toxic insect repellent spray recipes to repel pests from damaging plants.

May 22, 2010 - Priya Chauhan

Armyworms damage many plants in the organic garden, including lawn grass and vegetable plants. Kill these caterpillar pests without chemicals.

Apr 19, 2010 - Jamie McIntosh

Some practical tips for dealing with deer, rabbit and bird predation in the home garden.

Apr 18, 2010 - Chaz Iannazzo

When deciding how to attack garden pests, the terms pesticide and insecticide are often confused.

Mar 23, 2010 - Kimberly Johnson