Planting practices key for corn
Big trouble, they told me. The soil organism called Bacillus thuringiensis was one of the few natural insecticides that organic farmers have in their toolbox, and its use on such a massive scale would surely lead to the creation of Bt-resistant bugs like cornborers.
Worker ants can kill termites
London, Dec 15 : Worker ants from an African species can paralyse and kill termites from afar due to a potent venom they carry, reveals new research that could prove helpful in the search for natural insecticides.
Organic gardening: How to grow an organic vegetable garden
www.HomeOrganicGarden.net The Dirt on Growing Organically What is growing organically? It depends upon who you talk to. Some think it’s synonymous with "hippy" while others believe it’s a baby boomer fad (see Gardening as an Anarchist Plot). The simple answer is, that organic gardeners only use animal or vegetable fertilizers rather than synthetics. It also means natural pest control devoid of industrial insecticides. In other words, using natural substances and beneficial insects to ward off pests instead of spraying with the backyard equivalent of Agent Orange. http However, organic growing is much more than what we use and don’t use (see Garden Organically). It is a philosophy that stresses increasing the natural health of the soil, choosing appropriate plants that are suited to your area, and working with nature to produce a healthy and productive garden. While growing without chemicals is trendy now, it’s been around since ancient times. It was the only way to farm. Chemical fertilizers weren’t even a possibility until the 1840′s when some scientist in a lab coat discovered that he could mix a couple of test tubes together and make a plant grow. Since then farming has become increasingly chemically based. However, as many as 60 years ago, JI Rodale, in articles and in the magazines he founded, began promoting the use of organic fertilizers and pesticides instead of chemicals to avoid harming the environment. To this day, the Rodale Institute, which he founded <b>…</b>
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A Solar-Powered Alternative To Insecticides
Organic farmers have a wealth of alternatives to synthetic insecticides–biological pest control, row covers, and even natural insecticides. A company called AgriSolar has a different alternative: a solar-powered system that attracts, disorients, and ultimately kills insects. The system is incredibly effective, if AgriSolar is to be believed. The company claims that it can kill 85% to 90% of all …
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Natural Garden Products News- February in the garden: Get outside to prune - Chicago Daily HeraldFebruary in the garden: Get outside to pruneChicago Daily HeraldNever treat firewood with insecticides. Firewood can spread the devastating emerald ash borer, so do not transport any wood from ash trees outside of the emerald ash borer quarantine zone. Consider using a freestanding plastic bin to compost in your ... […]
- Peter Seeberger: we can treat malaria for less - The GuardianThe GuardianPeter Seeberger: we can treat malaria for lessThe GuardianInsecticide-treated bed nets are very effective, but nets are often expensive or of poor quality. That is why a few years ago I set up the Tesfa-Ilg "Hope for Africa" Foundation with some like-minded individuals in Switzerland. […]
- Continuing Honey Bee Die-Offs Critical, But You Can Help - Examiner.comContinuing Honey Bee Die-Offs Critical, But You Can HelpExaminer.comIn particular, the neonicotinoid insecticides, manufactured by Bayer, are widely used and highly toxic to honey bees and other beneficial insects, including earthworms and the microbial soil food web. The study, conducted jointly by the Department of ...and more » […]
- These bugs can be superheroes in your yard - Chicago TribuneThese bugs can be superheroes in your yardChicago Tribune"Beneficial organisms are natural tools that offer a targeted approach," Danielson said, and are used in Integrated Pest Management, a widely accepted method of addressing landscape pests. "Before you reach for the insecticide, consider alternatives," ... […]
- Dengue control: 'Try fish and sand instead of insecticide' - The Express TribuneThe Express TribuneDengue control: 'Try fish and sand instead of insecticide'The Express Tribune“This practice should also be implemented here at fresh water bodies, as mosquitoes are gradually becoming more resistant to insecticides,” he said. He said garlic water made a good natural mosquito repellent. “We should also use fumigation spray with .. […]
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