• Learn About Colony Collapse Disorder and How to Protect Bees
  • Driving Near Recently Sprayed Fields Exposes People to Pesticides
  • Learn About Pesticides in Foods
  • Learn to Manage Pests Naturally
  • Grow a Lush Garden Organically
  • LIving Near Fields Increases Pesticide Exposure
  • Learn To Manage Weeds Without Chemical Pesticides
  • Weeds Can Be Managed Without Chemical Pesticides
  • Learn to Keep Insects Out of your Crops
  • SNAP Tour of Organic Vegetable Garden

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Weeds

Q1: Emma asks: What is the best way to control weeds in lawn?

Q2. We have made the conscious decision to no longer use pesticides/herbicides on our yard. I would like more information about some alternatives for weed controlDo you have a list of alternatives that you would be willing to share?

A. see also lawns  and programs

Insects

Q 3I have little black insects on my tomato plants. Any idea how I could get rid of them?

Probably aphids

Q 4. I have little ants coming in the house. Do you know how to deter them?

Products

Q 5 Are pyrethrins extracted from chrysanthemun and non-toxic?