Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and have a long history of traditional use. Learn about their potential health benefits and how to prepare and use elderberries safely.
Leaf-footed bugs are common garden and agricultural pests that feed on tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucurbits, fruit trees, and nut crops. Learn how their piercing-sucking mouthparts damage developing fruits, cause discoloration, reduce crop quality, and affect harvests.
Late summer and early fall are important times to get ahead of small hive beetles. Beneficial Heterorhabditis indica nematodes can target the beetle’s soil-dwelling stages and help reduce the number of beetles that make it back to your hives.
Entomopathogenic nematodes are beneficial microscopic worms that naturally kill insect pests while remaining safe for humans, plants, pollinators, and the environment. Discover how they work, their life cycle, and why they are among the most effective biological control agents available today.
Elderberries are nutrient-rich fruits prized for their immune-supporting properties, but healthy plants require protection from insect pests. Learn about the health benefits of elderberries and natural ways to manage their common pests using biological controls and organic gardening practices.
Japanese beetles are among the most destructive landscape and garden pests. Learn how beneficial Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes target grubs before adults emerge, providing an effective, natural solution to reduce beetle populations and protect your lawn, flowers, fruits, and ornamental plants.
Discover how beneficial Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes provide an environmentally friendly solution for termite control. Learn to identify termite damage, recognize infestation signs, and apply beneficial nematodes effectively for long-term biological control.
Cucumber beetles are destructive pests of cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, and melons. Learn how to identify them, understand their lifecycle, recognize their damage, and control them naturally using beneficial insects, nematodes, and cultural practices.
Mexican bean beetles are destructive pests that feed on beans, squashes, cucurbits and other vegetables, causing skeletonized leaves and reduced yields. Learn how to identify them, understand their lifecycle, and control them naturally with beneficial insects and cultural practices.
Squash bugs are actively invading gardens, laying eggs on zucchini, pumpkins, and squash plants. Learn how to identify squash bug damage and control infestations naturally using green lacewings, beneficial predators, and effective cultural practices.