Nov 25, 2019
Netting provides non-chemical control of devastating berry pests

Photo Credit: Ryan Kuesel

Some invasive pests are nearly impossible to control, even with the most powerful chemicals, but netting is proving to be a promising solution for...

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Jul 22, 2019
Crop and non-crop vegetation promote birds on organic farms—those surrounded by natural habitat attract the most beneficial birds

Photo Credit: Joseph Watson

Organic certification requires farmers to support important biodiversity such as birds and bees. While a lot of research has shown that more...

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May 20, 2019
Perennial flower strips help control pests that devastate apple harvests

Photo credit: Chris Abney

Apple production in North America and Europe is largely threatened by two insect pests: rosy apple aphids and codling moths. In conventional apple...

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Apr 12, 2019
The Organic Center will present at the Entomology Society of America conference

The Organic Center recently collaborated on a proposal that was selected for a full symposium session at the Entomological Society of America Conference in St. Louis, MO November 17-20, 2019. The...

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Jul 15, 2016
Pest control from predators is more efficient on organic farms

Photo Credit: Matthew

A new study published in Biological Control has found that beneficial predators and parasitoids are more effective at controlling agricultural pests...

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Dec 17, 2015
Birds may help control pest outbreaks on organic farms

Photo credit: Nature80020

A recent study published in the scientific journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment has demonstrated that bird populations provide major...

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