Organic doesn't always mean more environmentally sustainable, according to a University of Guelph study. Researchers found the environmental impact of organic pesticides can be worse compared to ...

While natural pesticides are safer than synthetic pesticides, there are still a few precautions to take if using them right before a harvest.

A new Canadian study suggests natural pesticides could cause more environmental damage than conventional chemicals. University of Guelph researchers said natural compounds often are used in higher ...

To prepare garlic essence, crush a few cloves of garlic and add them to water. Allow the mixture to sit for a few hours or ...

Even organic pesticides should only ever be viewed as a " nuclear option "—as a recourse of last resort, not as the "go to" solution for low-level, common pest problems.

Mandatory testing in U.S. Starting in 2013, the USDA required five per cent of organic operations to undergo routine pesticide residue testing.

Chemical-free pesticides and integrated pest management are the need of the hour to limit the damage to the environment while ...

However, older pesticide use DDT, chloradane, and heptacholor had shown an increase in certain cancers. These pesticides have been banned from use in Canada and the U.S. decades ago.

Q: I've noticed that some natural pesticides come with health warnings. Should I be concerned? [rssbreak] A: Ding, dong, the cosmetic pesticide. By Adria Vasil May 13, 2009 ...