pesticides
Gardening insights: A brief history of pesticides
Gardeners often have to get rid of various pests, and the easiest way to do it is to use some of the modern pesticides. While pesticides are often seen as a relatively modern invention, our ancestors used to have their own way of getting rid of pests.
Kate Yakimchuk garden pests history insects chemicals Garden 24 January 2024
Gardening tips: Safe pesticides for fruit trees
Fruit trees need pesticides – they tend to attract lots of pests that can damage your fruits and other plants nearby. Meanwhile, you can't just use any pesticide that's effective – you have to choose a safe one, so your fruits will be safe to eat too.
Kate Yakimchuk pest control garden pests trees safety Garden 10 January 2024
Gardening insights: Pesticides – are they actually good or bad?
While some people can't imagine gardening without pesticides, others think that they're not just dangerous, but awful in every possible way. Like usually, the truth is actually somewhere in between – so you should know both the good and bad sides of using them.
Kate Yakimchuk pest control gardening tips danger benefits Garden 7 January 2024
Gardening tips: Dangerous pesticides – which ones are the worst?
When gardening, you can't completely avoid using pesticides, but you should always be very careful with what you apply on your plants and soil. Some pesticides can be not only effective, but also pretty dangerous to you, your family, or pets.
Kate Yakimchuk garden pests danger chemicals pest control Garden 5 January 2024
How the pesticides were invented: A brief history
The development of pesticides can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where early agricultural practices involved the use of natural substances to protect crops. However, the modern era of synthetic pesticides began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with significant advancements in chemistry and agriculture.
Kate Yakimchuk history gardening Garden 1 September 2023
Use chemicals in fall: Keep your garden healthy during winter
When harvesting is done, then it's time to use chemicals one more time before winter. Using garden chemicals in the fall can serve specific purposes that contribute to the health and maintenance of your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk fall gardening tips Garden 28 August 2023
How pests evolve to become more resistant to pesticides: The main reasons
Pests can evolve to become more resistant to pesticides through a process known as natural selection. Over time, this can lead to an increase in the overall population of pesticide-resistant pests.
Kate Yakimchuk pests gardening adaptation Garden 9 August 2023
Gardening without chemicals: Is it possible?
You can definitely enjoy gardening without using chemicals. Many gardeners choose to adopt organic and chemical-free gardening practices, which focus on working with natural processes to promote healthy plant growth and manage pests.
Kate Yakimchuk chemicals gardening plants Garden 8 August 2023
The most convenient ways to apply pesticides in your garden: Do it conveniently and safely
When you have to use pesticides, you need to make sure that you do it conveniently and safely. The most convenient way to apply pesticides in your garden will depend on the type of pesticide being used and the size of your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips Garden 28 July 2023
Modern pesticides aren't as dangerous as they used to be: It's safer to use them now
Modern pesticides have undergone significant advancements and rigorous testing processes to ensure their safety and effectiveness. These advancements have led to the development of pesticides that are generally considered less dangerous than their earlier counterparts.
Kate Yakimchuk safety gardening tips Garden 13 July 2023
Pesticides can affect your pets: Be careful when using them
Pesticides can affect cats and dogs, National Library of Medicine claims. While they don't always damage their health quickly, they can lead to various health problems, especially later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk pet health gardening tips Garden 13 June 2023
You shouldn't use pesticides too much: It can only do harm
Pests and various infections can seriously damage your garden, so you should regularly use pesticides to keep your plants safe. At the same time, you shouldn't use too much of them or way too often, because it can also do harm.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips gardening Garden 12 June 2023
Why cherries have maggots in them: How to get rid of these pests
Cherry fruit fly infestation can spoil your harvest, and it can also destroy trees nearby. When you notice the first signs of infestation, you need to do something quickly, before other trees are also infected.
Kate Yakimchuk cherry pests gardening tips Garden 9 June 2023