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Recognizing Friends, Eliminating Garden Foes using IPM methods

Pests in the garden can usually be controlled or eliminated by the gardener using Organic methods, apart from, or as a part of, an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Safety concerns for the applicator, and/or homeowner and those regarding edible produce are covered in detail by this category.

All About Skunks
What skunks look like, what skunks do, and why skunks spray noxious odors. And what you can and can't do about them in your state.

Controlling Pests that Pester You. Part 9: Plant Pests
Our survey showed that plant pests, such as mites, thrips, and aphids are among the top pests that invade homes. Learn about these and other plant pests, their behaviors and control.

Using Integrated Pest Management to Grow Your Vegetable Garden
Integrated Pest Management or IPM, combined with organic growing methods, works with nature to limit pest populations, producing healthy, edible produce while protecting the environment.

Pesticide Drift and Water Contamination
If an application of pesticides is deemed absolutely necessary, an applicator can follow the safety practices detailed in this checklist to avoid pesticide drift and water contamination.

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