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Vegetable Pest Control Headlines

Western bluebirds offer pest control on the fly

The Bluebird of Happiness has a new gig. Now it's the Bluebird of Ecosystem Services. That would be the western bluebird, a widespread California native. This colorful little thrush nests in tree cavities, often moving...

Vegetable Gardening 101: UK Extension classes showing consumers how it's done

When Jeff Porter first started his job six years ago as horticulture agent in Henderson County for the University of Kentucky Extension, most of the questions he got asked by consumers were about lawn care and landscaping.

Create your own vegetable garden

MANILA, Philippines - There is no question that arable lands are shrinking as more cities in the Philippines continue to expand.

Varroa mites are biggest concern for Ontario’s beekeepers

While the small hive beetle has been a headache for the owner of Sun Parlour Honey in Essex County, Tom Congdon says it’s far from being his biggest concern.

Missouri Farmers and Homeowners Upset As Pest Raises Big Stink

A new stinkier stinkbug may hitchhike into Missouri this year to destroy crops and upset homeowners, says a University of Missouri Extension entomologist.

Western bluebirds: Rx for vineyards plagued by insect pests?

Research by Berkeley postdoc researcher Julie Jedlicka suggests that encouraging bluebirds to nest in vineyards can help control insect pests. The San Francisco Chronicle reports. Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/06/HO9H1MJ6UG.DTL#ixzz1ijIxLms9

Victoria declares war on rabbits

FARMERS in Victoria are bracing for a rabbit invasion that could top pre-calicivirus levels.

Lettuce munching ducks give Cranbourne farmers a headache

IT'S not the rabbits or insects that are being a pest at Cranbourne farms, but the ducks instead.

Pierre Petelle appointed vice-president, chemistry at CropLife Canada

Pierre Petelle appointed vice-president, chemistry at CropLife Canada

A Natural Defense

When left alone, nature provides the perfect balance between predator and prey among both plants and animals.