Bans on harmful chemicals and growing herbicide resistance leave farmers with fewer tools to combat invasive species ...

The now-endangered status of monarch butterflies is due in large part to Roundup’s killing all the milkweed that formerly ...

A solution of vinegar, salt, and soap sprayed on unwanted weeds will kill them, but it will also kill any other plants it ...

When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow trowel (take care to avoid cutting drip lines). Very young weeds can be ...

How can you get rid of pesticide residues on produce or avoid them in the first place? Learn what experts recommend for your fruits and veggies.

We've been spraying it on our farms, gardens and roadsides for 50 years, but the world's most used weedkiller is starting to ...

Rodrigo Werle wonders if anybody is ever happy to see him. He is, after all, a weed scientist specializing in the most ...

Researchers proposed using a toxin in scorpion venom as a treatment for brain tumors. When administered, the chemical chlorotoxin will act as a guide for a patient’s immune system to attack the cancer ...

DECATUR, Illinois — A new machine is on the market that lets farmers uses lasers to kill weeds which can be destructive for crops. "The guy said he needed a solution with weeding that didn't disturb ...

For healthy garden plants, you'll want to perform tasks at specific times of day. For instance, watering is ideal in the early morning. That allows moisture to reach roots before the sun ...