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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When garden pests strike, running to the store to buy the latest prepackaged bug killer is not an option for eco-minded gardeners. Instead, we rely on a combination of commonsense practices called ...

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 ...

(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 ...

INSECTS are disappearing. The world has 25 per cent fewer terrestrial insects now than in 1990. This includes those we rely on to pollinate our crops and clean our rivers. If we don’t solve this ...