A hybrid oilseed rape that has been bred with resilience against cabbage stem flea beetle could make the difference between crop success and failure when deployed as part of an integrated approach.

Prevention: To prevent flea beetle infestations, remove potatoes and nightshade weeds from your garden to lower beetle ...

Global supply constraints on sunflower oil and a spike in the price of olive oil have meant home-produced rapeseed oil has ...

If cutworms are the problem, farmers often reach for two types of chemical control, Gavloski said: diamides and pyrethroids.

Using nasturtiums as sacrificial plants helps you monitor pest infestations. It is also easier to control pests if they are ...

Companion plants play various roles in the vegetable garden community. The cucumber companion plants featured here promote ...

Keep the seeds well watered and harvest when the plants are four or five inches tall. The most challenging part of growing arugula is protecting it from flea beetles. These small pests chew holes in ...

Other beneficial herbs to plant are sage and parsley. Sage deters snails, cabbage moths, beetles, black flea beetles, and carrot flies, as well as flea beetles, "which prey on potatoes and sweet ...