Organic Pest Control

If you've had issues with cutworms killing your seedlings in the past, here is a simple, effective solution for protecting your plants from these pests.

How to identify cucumber beetles in your garden, and organic solutions for getting rid of them.

If you're wondering what's eating the foliage of your potato plants, or you've seen the tell-tale yellow and black striped beetles nearby, you're very likely dealing with Colorado potato beetle. Here are some organic methods for preventing an infestation, and how to deal with one when it happens.

Here is a simple organic method for getting rid of slugs in your garden.

Cutworms cause what can possibly be considered the cruelest damage to your plants. After you've coddled seeds and watched them grow into sturdy little seedlings, you walk out to the garden one morning to find them laying on the soil, as if chopped down by tiny axes. This is telltale cutworm damage. Here's how to identify cutworms and protect your plants from these pests.

Cutworms are notorious for destroying tender seedlings in the garden. Here's how to protect your plants from these pests.

No matter where you live, it's possible that eventually you'll have to deal with rats that have been attracted to your compost pile. Whether they're attracted by the possibility of food, warmth, or shelter, here's how to keep rats out of your compost.

Tried and true organic pest control methods for your vegetable garden, courtesy of About Organic Gardening readers!

Here are some of the most common pests in the vegetable garden, and what you can do to get rid of them organically.

Tomato hornworms are some of the most common pests tomato growers have to contend with. This article shows you how to identify a tomato hornworm, and what to do if you find them on your plants.

Iris borers are the single biggest pest threat to irises. All types of irises are at risk of being infested by iris borers, but German "bearded" irises are the most susceptible. This article will tell you how to identify them, and what to do if you find them.

Aphids can be a real pain in the garden. This article provides a description of aphids as well as the damage they cause and several organic solutions for controlling them.

Cabbage worms can wreak havoc on brassicas, especially in early fall. Those hungry caterpillars can turn your kale into a hole-ridden mess in no time. Luckily, they're easy to identify and deal with.

These two homemade organic sprays have a proven track record of effectiveness when it comes to getting rid of aphids.

There are several organic pesticides available on the market, such as insecticidal soap, Neem, and pyrethrins. What are the ingredients of these insecticides, and how do they work against garden pests? This article from About.com Gardening Guide Marie Iannotti lays out the properties of some of the most common organic insecticides.

If squirrels are digging up your tulips as quickly as you plant them, here are some ideas for you to protect bulbs from squirrels.