(Natural News) For a homesteader, a garden does more than add beauty to your property. When SHTF, your garden can provide fresh produce so you can keep your family healthy and well-fed. But maintaining a garden means you also need to know natural and effective ways to protect your plants from garden pests. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Why […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a beneficial hobby, but if you want to protect your plants naturally, you need to learn some gardening hacks. For instance, if your garden is infested with squash beetles, you can use self-rising flour to get rid of the pesky bugs. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) What are squash beetles? Squash beetles, also […]

(Natural News) Do you worry about your plants being infested by pests? Try planting marigolds near them. Gardeners have practiced “companion planting” where marigolds are planted around tomato plants for protection against insects. This practice isn’t new, but its effectiveness is now backed by science. In a recent study, researchers from Newcastle University’s School of Natural […]

(Natural News) You may know and use neem oil as a natural pesticide and insecticide. In addition to repelling pesky insects, the extract also supports healthy hair and teeth. Neem comes from the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). Also called Indian lilac, the seeds of the tree contain a natural oil with numerous uses. One of […]

(Natural News) Most flower arrangements aren’t complete without the beautiful chrysanthemums. These flowers, which exist in a variety of colors, are not just for decoration, they also have many other applications. A study by researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Vila Velha University, and The Federal University of Espírito Santo revealed that one potential application of chrysanthemums (Dendranthema grandiflorum), especially […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Vila Velha University, and The Federal University of Espírito Santo found a potential alternative to synthetic pesticides. In this study, which was published in The Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, they revealed that chrysanthemums (Dendranthema grandiflorum) are effective against the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti). The yellow fever mosquito is a carrier of […]

(Natural News) Horn flies and stable flies are growing more resistant to commonly-used chemical pesticides. A government-supported study evaluated plant-based insecticides and insect repellents as alternative means of controlling the populations of these biting flies. Biting flies feed on the blood of cattle and other livestock. Not only do their painful bites and swarming numbers […]

(Natural News) Did you know that aside from being a versatile spice, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has other survival uses? (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Survival uses of black pepper Black pepper is commonly used in various dishes, and after salt, it’s probably the second most used seasoning. Make sure you stock up on this spice, which also has […]

(Natural News) The fruit orchards of California are under attack by Asian citrus psyllids (Diaphorina citri). These insect pests spread the huanglongbing disease that kills profitable citrus plants. To combat them, researchers are using two parasitoid wasps from Pakistan, the original home of the psyllid menace. The psyllids are an invasive species from southern Asia […]

(Natural News) Time to ditch those toxic, cancer-causing chemical insecticides and use natural ones instead. Researchers continue to search for natural pesticides that won’t harm human and environmental health. In a study published in the journal Crop Protection, it was found that citrus essential oil can be used to control pests like vineyard mealybugs. Mealybugs […]