Southernwood
This important insect-repellent herb has lots of uses says Penny...
Pests & diseases
How to deal with pests and diseases in the garden and home, naturally. Plus beneficial plants and insects.
Pest & disease remedies
Pesky aphids
Spring is aphid season says Penny Woodward. Here's how to control...
Beneficial plants & insects
Ants - friend or foes
Ants are part of life in Australia, says Denis Crawford, and are...
Spiders are special
Look after your spiders says Penny Woodward, the vast majority are...
Remedies for the home
Treating head lice
With the incidence of head lice on the rise, KYLIE McGREGOR looks...
How to control ants organically
Ants can be a real nuisance inside the home, but there’s no need...
Galleries
Gallery - Pest & Diseases Photos of bugs and remedies
Videos
Little Helpers
Tino meets a man who uses an unusual insect to better manage soil fertility.
Home made remedies
Colin Campbell makes some easy pest and disease remedies using every day household ingredients.
Fruit fly
Josh Byrne explains how to protect crops from fruit fly attack - the organic way.
Predators wanted
Jerry plants a range of species to attract predator insects to help keep pests under control.