Podcasts about natural pest control

If you've ever struggled with pests in the garden, this episode will completely change how you think about natural pest control.Instead of reaching for sprays first, we're talking about a layered, holistic approach to growing healthier plants that naturally resist pests better. From building living soil to attracting beneficial insects and knowing when organic interventions are actually appropriate, this conversation is all about working with nature instead of fighting against it.In this episode, we cover:• Why healthy soil is the foundation of pest resistance• The connection between soil biology and plant health• How daily observation can stop infestations early• Physical and mechanical pest control methods that actually work• Companion planting and attracting beneficial insects• When organic sprays can help and when they can do harm• Why adjusting expectations may be one of the most important parts of organic gardeningWhether you're a brand new gardener or have been growing food for years, this framework can help you create a healthier, more resilient garden ecosystem.For more information, check out the accompanying blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-pest-control/LINKS MENTIONED- Traditional Cooking Class - Check out Carolyn's new class over at the School of Traditional Skills here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n- Modern Homesteading Conference - Join us in Idaho this June 2026 and come say hi! Grab your tickets here: https://modern-homesteading.myshopify.com/HF10- Thanks to Azure Standard for sponsoring this podcast. Grab your canning supplies and be ready for preservation season. For first-time customers, get 15% off your order of $100 or more with coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY15": https://homesteadingfamily.com/AzureStandard Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction1:28 - Chit Chat9:18 - Azure Standard11:00 - Natural Pest Control~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we're living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopYou know that every month, we send out a physical magazine to over 10,000 subscribers? Each issue has seasonal recipes, fresh inspiration for your kitchen, practical homesteading tips, and traditional wisdom from seasoned homesteaders. This magazine equips you to thrive on your homestead, whether you're in the city, a suburban neighborhood, or on 40 acres. Subscribe today for just $9 a month.

Last week I got rather excited with my bird feeding exercise in the garden – silvereyes everywhere, bellbirds becoming part of the ornithological gig, starlings in good flocks, hedge-sparrows in hedges. As the winter is getting near, the birds will come and visit your generous fodder in good numbers: sugar water, bits of meat and dripping, but also remnants of very ripe bananas, fruit bits, and anything that is edible. One of the biggest attractants is sugar water and the old bits of meat – dozens and dozens of birds will make their way to the smorgasbord. An important point we need to consider about feeding birds in your garden is that you'll need to keep going till spring. Your generosity is something the birds rely on and when you stop, there will be consequences for the artificially high populations created by extra feeding. I often catch large numbers of silvereyes when they dash in the direction of the food resources; they often have no idea that my very fine bird-catching net is not always visible. All I do is get the birds and give them a light-weight metal and numerical band around their leg, so I can always tell who is who in our garden. Hundreds of them each autumn/winter, individually coded. In some parts of the South Island, we also get Bellbirds and Tui. You might think you will have “lost” them from the garden when spring is moving in – they are getting very secretive around nesting time, but they will remember your place as a heaven full of food. Yes, they know where you live – I reckon they'll also know what kind of plants you have in the garden. And the most important aspect of it all is that in spring and summer they'll come and do the pest control business for you by scouting the scale insects and aphids, psyllids, whitefly, and mealybugs from your plants to feed their kids. LOTS OF FOOD! Over the past decades I have been doing some local research in my gardens (West Auckland, East Auckland, and some spots in Canterbury) where I observed the silvereyes, tūi, and bellbirds literally hoovering the small insects from our plants. Seeing as I hate spraying systemic insecticides, I like these birds with their knowledge of entomology and the location of the food – I have great respect for their job in our garden. Oh, and by the way: tūi and bellbirds will probably do a significant job of pollination in your garden as well. What's not to like? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Always lovely to see a lot of our “locals” hanging up all sorts of feeders for our local birds – it's the thing you do from autumn onwards. To be honest, it's a thing to watch from the window – it also shows the little fights that pinpoint who's the boss around the gardens. From now on food is becoming scarce and certain species require different types of tucker. Some species of Eucalypts are flowering in my garden right now; elsewhere so do Tagasaste, some puriri, and Banksia. Mexican Orange blossom does its best too, judging from the silvereyes that descend on those flowers. Nectivores are often attracted by sugar water, delivered in all sorts of ways: bottle feeders are available in garden centres and can be filled with dilutions of that sugar water. Do NOT use honey water, as that may spread bee diseases from hive to hive. Be aware that we have heaps of Native Nectivores in Aotearoa: tui, bellbird, and silvereyes to name a few. A lot of people feed birds dodgy supplements such as stale bread and food scraps; yes sparrows and starlings (as well as mynas and the odd blackbird) might initially seem to appreciate your gestures, but so do rats and mice (who are also looking for fodder). A bread meal is often quite detrimental to birds – if they drink water afterwards, the swelling of the bread can rupture their stomachs. A number of bird species enjoy some seeds: sparrows, greenfinches, gold finches, and such introduced creatures – blackbirds don't mind some seeds covered in fruity stuff. Julie has a different view on the matter: “blackbirds are there to rip the mulch off the garden”, whether or not they want to catch worms or any other invertebrates… But this is how I attract them to my garden from June onwards: lard blocks made from MAD BUTCHER meat and dripping and contained in an old onion bag or in a small, metal “cage” where the birds can hang from. This last contraption feeds a wide range of birds that over-winter in my garden. Replenish frequently and remember to place the feeders in a spot out of reach from neighbourhood cats. A source of water might also be handy as —even in winter— birds need water. My goal is to get the largest flocks of silvereyes on the lard blocks and sugar-water stations throughout winter and right into spring, when the silvereyes start to disperse to go breeding. Why is that my goal? I'll tell you next week – it's all about Natural Pest Control. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garlic is more powerful than most people think.I use garlic across my homestead in ways that go against almost everything mainstream pet care, gardening advice, and livestock guidance recommend. I feed it to my dogs in measured amounts during tick season, spray it on my berries, ferment it in raw honey, and recently cleared mastitis in one of my goats in three days without antibiotics.This episode covers the dog dosage chart by weight, the garlic spray ratio for gardens, the honey ferment process step by step, a goat recovery story, the Amish homesteading family who surprised me by recommending harsh chemical fertilizer, and how to plant, cure, and replant garlic year after year.There is a reason this knowledge faded out of common use, and it has less to do with safety than with what can and cannot be patented and sold back to you. One example: the warning that garlic is toxic to dogs traces back to one study most pet owners have never actually opened.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[02:58] Why garlic knowledge faded from homesteads and kitchens[06:44] The dog garlic study most people misquote[09:33] Garlic dosage for dogs by weight and tick season timing[12:32] How garlic cleared mastitis in my goat in three days[18:05] Homemade garlic spray recipe for gardens and chicken coops[22:46] How to make honey-fermented garlic at home[25:24] Using garlic steam for respiratory support indoors[29:50] How to plant, harvest, and cure your own garlicRelated Gubba Homestead Episodes:The Truth About Pet Food: Why (And How) I Feed My Pets RawNatural Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs: The Terrain Approach Without Toxic PesticidesFind more from Gubba:Gubba Homestead | XGubba Homestead | FacebookGubba Homestead | InstagramGubba Homestead | PinterestGubba Homestead | WebsiteGubba Homestead Products | Shop

Send us Fan MailThis week, Andy chats to Becky Searle of @sow_much_more on Instagram about how you can adopt an entirely natural approach to pest control that will actually provide long term benefits for your growing space.https://www.instagram.com/sow_much_more/The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels.  We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply.  Check out the link below to order your own tunnel.  If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️   https://rb.gy/55t356

In this week's Grow Guides, we dive into the world of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and JADAM, breaking down what they are, how they work, and why so many home growers are starting to pay attention. We give a clear overview of the philosophy behind KNF and JADAM, low-cost, biology-driven growing that focuses on working with nature rather than fighting it. Then we get into the practical side, including how Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) is made and used to feed plants naturally, and how JADAM Microbial Solution (JMS) helps build thriving soil biology from the ground up. We also cover JADAM's natural pest control methods, explaining how these simple, accessible techniques can help manage problems without relying on expensive bottled products. This episode is perfect for growers who want to reduce costs, improve soil health, and understand what's really happening beneath the surface. If you're curious about living soil and biology-based growing, this one lays the groundwork in a straightforward, no-nonsense way.

Gardens The Untold Story: Natural Pest ControlSeason 4, Episode 03#garden,#livingsoil,#invisiblegardener,#andylopez,#kensomerville,Your Hosts:The Invisible Gardener Andy Lopezhttps://www.invisiblegardener.com/Ken Somerville   / kensomerville     / kensomerville1  https://www.itsallaboutthebiology.ca Product discount codes are available at: https://www.itsallaboutthebiology.ca/...#flowers,#plants,#nature,#gardening,#garden,#growing,#koreannaturalfarming,#naturalfarming,#jadam,#naturalfertilizer,#naturalfarminginputs,#permaculture,#regenerative,#foodforest,#biodynamic,#bioactive,#organic,#notill,#knf,#organicgardening,#urbangardening,#containergardening,#homegardeningMusic by The Invisible Gardener (Andy LopezFor Full: Disclaimer

When chronic illness left Cindy bedridden in her twenties, she began questioning everything she'd been taught about health - and later, about farming. What started as a search for healing led her and her husband to rebuild their land in Burneyville, Oklahoma, where TLC Ranch now stands: a regenerative bison ranch and certified organic pecan orchard rooted in living systems rather than chemicals. Through decades of trial, floods, and faith, Cindy discovered that the same principles that restore the body also restore the soil. This episode traces how her recovery became the land's recovery - and what it really means to live and farm in alignment with nature.Key Topics- Healing through food and faith- From chemical sprays to organic farming- Bison behavior and herd management- The challenges of organic certification- Health, medicine, and trusting intuitionTimestamps 00:00:00 – Growing up outdoors and learning self-reliance 00:04:00 – Linking diet and chronic illness in the 1980s 00:08:00 – Healing through food and natural living 00:12:00 – From chemical farming to organic awareness 00:19:00 – Buying land and starting the ranch 00:27:00 – Discovering bison and learning their behavior 00:31:00 – Pecans as nutrient-dense local food 00:44:00 – Challenges of organic certification 00:53:00 – Replacing chemicals with biological inputs 00:58:00 – Managing herd health and natural balance 01:05:00 – Lessons from floods and renewal on the landWebsiteFacebookInstagram

The warmer weather can increase pest pressure in our gardens. But something we don't talk about often enough is how it can also increase the amount of beneficial predatory insects that visit our yards.Today we are going to discuss my favorite predatory insects and how you can increase their populations in your own space. Sign up for my FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult: rootsredefined.comSocial: IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how leaving snakes on site can actually be a huge asset for pest control around the barn and garden. We also have our monthly What's Bugging My Tree segment. 6.5.24.  Watch Video From the Woods Today

In this episode, host Jack Jostes is joined by Lora and Jay Archer from Green Jay Landscape Design in New York, who share their expertise on ecological landscaping and restoration. Discover how ecological landscaping can naturally curb pests, restore balance, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Listen to the full episode to: Learn how ecological restoration mirrors natural environments and its impact on the ecosystem.Explore the benefits of preserving natural landscapes without the use of harsh chemicals and pesticides.Understand the significance of soil conditions, plant selection, and reducing resource consumption to create beautiful, eco-friendly landscape designs.Show Notes:Watch the full episode + see the transcript at: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolboxCheck out Green Jay Landscape Design: https://greenjaylandscapedesign.com

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Barn Swallows have adapted to nesting near people, and build their cup-shaped mud nests in barns or garages, or on protected ledges, often near each other. The good news? These twittery, flittery birds love to eat the insects that humans consider pesky.Imagine: 60 insects per hour, a whopping 850 per day. That's how much each bird eats.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

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The Soil Matters with Claude Roberts @claude_the_druid, An IPM Specialist. Natural Pest Control, and the Cannabis plant. Claude Roberts is the real deal; with decades of knowledge and understanding of both the Cannabis plant and integrated pest management(IPM), you will be amazed at what is talked about on this amazing Podcast. Sit back, roll a big J, and learn from one of the best in the industry when it comes to IPM and Cannabis. #clauderoberts,#anatisbioprotection,#ipm,#integratedpestmanagement,#leightonmorrison,#avsingh,#livingsoil, Cannabis IPM specialist & technical supervisor @ Anatis Bioprotection Cannabis enthusiast since 1986. Collecting genetics and knowledge since the beginning of this passion. Passionate about biology with a focus on agronomy and entomology. Working in greenhouse research since 2004. Teacher and speaker for the fruit production sector. Worked many years on the pests and pathogens alert team at the minister of agriculture of Quebec. Now taking care of the cannabis sector at Anatis Bioprotection supervising a team of passionate experts across Canada and the USA. Protecting crops from pests and diseases for medical growers, home growers, micro-producers and licensed producers. Also really involved in research and development for Integrated Pest Management IPM in cannabis production. Today's Guest: Claude Roberts @claude_the_druid https://anatisbioprotection.com/en/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/anatis-bioprotection/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/claude-robert-1a997b193/ https://www.instagram.com/claude_the_druid/ crobert@anatisbioprotection.com Your Hosts: Dr. Av Singh, PhD, PAg. https://www.linkedin.com/in/av-singh-... https://www.fs-cannabis.com/ https://growupconference.com/ For a full bio visit: https://growupconference.com/speakers... Leighton Morrison https://www.instagram.com/kingdomaqua... https://www.kingdomaquaponicsllc.com/ Executive Producer Ken Somerville https://www.instagram.com/kensomerville/ https://www.itsallaboutthebiology.ca Contact email itsallaboutthebiologytour@gmail.com Gifts to support the tour: https://www.givesendgo.com/G9AZD Reach out to Ken for a quick 15 min call: https://calendly.com/kensomerville/connections #flowers,#plants,#nature,#gardening,#garden,#growing,#koreannaturalfarming,#naturalfarming,#jadam,#naturalfertilizer,#naturalfarminginputs,#permaculture,#regenerative,#foodforest,#biodynamic,#bioactive,#organic,#notill,#knf,#organicgardening,#urbangardening,#containergardening,#homegardening, https://www.youtube.com/@itsallaboutthebiology?sub_confirmation=1 Disclaimer It's All About The Biology Channel podcasts and coverage of live events are for general educational/informational and/or entertainment purposes only, the use of any information on these podcasts or materials linked from these podcasts is at the user's own risk, this channel does not necessarily agree with any of the content or opinions shared by our hosts or guests, and as these podcasts are streamed live, we cannot be held responsible for what our hosts or guests say or recommend, neither should our hosts be held responsible for what any of the guests say or do, it is the listener's/viewers' responsibility to decipher whether the content is useful in their own circumstance(s). This channel does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed between the channel's hosts/guests and our listeners/viewers, the content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

Here's Part 2 of my chat with Margaret Parks of Evergreen Growers Supply, an Oregon-based supplier of beneficial insects and microorganisms.  If you haven't already, be sure to listen to Part 1 to get an introduction to using beneficial insects in your grow operation.   Some important links to go along with this conversation:  Evergreen Growers Supply dmvbeneficials.com Cucumber Beetle Trap Japanese Beetle Trap   JOIN ME for a FIELD DAY AT MY FARM in Philadelphia THIS SEASON.   Register for the April 14th Field Day here.     If you liked this episode, you'll want to also listen to:  Episode 21: The Magical BRIX Number That Stops Pests with Dr. Tom Dykstra Episode 25: The Power of Pusle Watering with Emma Horswill of Earthenry Farm Episode 29:  Nutrient Balancing in Living Soils with Bryant Mason, the Soil Doctor   Join the Regenerative Flower Farmers Network for more resources and Q&As with podcast guests.     HAVE IDEAS AND FEEDBACK ABOUT THE PODCAST?  Share your opinions in this brief survey.   As always, if you appreciate this podcast and all the education it provides, please take a moment out of your day to rate and write a review for it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening to it. 

I'm joined in this episode by Margaret Parks of Evergreen Growers Supply, an Oregon-based supplier of beneficial insects and microorganisms.  We begin by discussing the big picture pieces of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as they relate to small scale flower farming.  Then we dive into spider mite control with three fantastic beneficial insects.  We also touch on banker and trap crops as well as the importance and fundamentals of scouting.  Some important links to go along with this conversation:  Evergreen Growers Supply Margaret's Critter Links The mite predators Margaret mentions are:  Amblyseius / Neoseiulus fallacis  (pronounced "fuh-LASS-iss") Hypoaspis miles / Stratiolaelaps scimitis – (pronounced "stratio-LAY-laps") Phytoseiulus persimilis – (pronounced "per-SIM-ih-liss") Margaret offered a great pro tip during our conversation I thought I'd put here in the show notes so it's easy to reference.  Add site:.edu after google search terms to find university and extension publications quickly without having to weed through all the companies sell stuff.   Because Margaret had so much great info to share, I've split my conversation with her into two parts. Tune in again for Part 2 where we talk about a few more specific pests, like cucumber and Japanese bettles, as well as a natural product Evergreen Growers offers to combat gall.   If you liked this episode, you may want to also listen to:  Episode 8: Dahlia Pest Management with LeeAnn Huber of Coseytown Flowers Episode 15: A Little Goes a Long Way in Regenerative Flower Farming KNF and JADAM with Tony Gaetz of Bare Mountain Farm Episode 21: The Magical BRIX Number That Stops Pests – An Exciting Conversation with Dr. Tom Dykstra   HAVE IDEAS AND FEEDBACK ABOUT THE PODCAST?  Share your opinions in this brief survey.   As always, if you appreciate this podcast and all the education it provides, please take a moment out of your day to rate and write a review for it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening to it.    Margaret Parks of Evergreen Growers Supply

[powerpress} What does it take to start and grow a natural pest control business from 1 to 40? Today's edition of the Pestgeek Podcast welcomes Pete Angel LaQuaglia. In this video, Entrepreneur Pete Angel LaQuaglia shares how he grew a natural pest control business to 40 employees! Pete shares his business model, how he ran…

Julian Ives, of Dragonfli, supplier of natural pest control, pollination and microbial based horticultural products to retail, amenity and professional horticulture, has written a new book Biologocal Pest Control, published by Crowood, taking his profeessional knowledge and giving it to the consumer.Ives, formerly of Koppert, talks about the efficacy of naturals, application, bespoke programmes for use in botanic gardens and amenity horticulture and latest regulations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Mills, CEO of Med-X Inc., was interviewed by Adam Torres on Mission Matters Business Podcast. In this interview, Matthew Mills talks with Mission Matters about pest control and his company's endeavor to make a difference in the world. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/

Matthew Mills, CEO of Med-X Inc., was interviewed by Adam Torres on Mission Matters Innovation Podcast. In this interview, Matthew Mills talks with Mission Matters about pest control and his company's endeavor to make a difference in the world. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/

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Return guest and expert cultivator Queen of the Sun returns to the show to talk about her incredible year in both her career and her personal life, growing in NorCal, and more. Queen of the Sun discusses some of the cultivation subjects she's been immersed in recently, including expanding her garden profile to include many different types of plants. She explains the difference between banker plants, trap plants, and pest repelling plants, and share scenarios in which you would want to choose one specific type of companion plant. She goes on to discuss some of the strains that she's currently working with, and which strains are hot in Northern California right now- and she highlights a few of her favorites on the market today. Queen of the Sun wraps up the show by updating on the state of the west coast grow scene, as she discusses the fires that ravaged outdoor grows, and increasing legislative reform. ---LAST CHANCE for MIGRO LED light discounts! Use code GROWCAST to save 5% at www.migrolight.com before the code expires! High efficiency, affordable lighting at MIGRO!--- ---Our partner is Fish Sh!t Soil Conditioner, an ecosystem in a bottle! Visit fishheadfarms.com use promo code growcast for 10% off, and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off all fish shit! fishheadfarms.com--- ---Proud partners of nutetools.com and their new Nute Brewer, and classic Nute Needle! Use promo code growcast to save 10% off at checkout and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all nute tools! www.nutetools.com---

Return guest and expert cultivator Queen of the Sun returns to the show to talk about her incredible year in both her career and her personal life, growing in NorCal, and more. Queen of the Sun discusses some of the cultivation subjects she's been immersed in recently, including expanding her garden profile to include many different types of plants. She explains the difference between banker plants, trap plants, and pest repelling plants, and share scenarios in which you would want to choose one specific type of companion plant. She goes on to discuss some of the strains that she's currently working with, and which strains are hot in Northern California right now- and she highlights a few of her favorites on the market today. Queen of the Sun wraps up the show by updating on the state of the west coast grow scene, as she discusses the fires that ravaged outdoor grows, and increasing legislative reform. ---LAST CHANCE for MIGRO LED light discounts! Use code GROWCAST to save 5% at www.migrolight.com before the code expires! High efficiency, affordable lighting at MIGRO!--- ---Our partner is Fish Sh!t Soil Conditioner, an ecosystem in a bottle! Visit fishheadfarms.com use promo code growcast for 10% off, and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off all fish shit! fishheadfarms.com--- ---Proud partners of nutetools.com and their new Nute Brewer, and classic Nute Needle! Use promo code growcast to save 10% off at checkout and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all nute tools! www.nutetools.com---

Joaquin from Jack Green's Natural Garden Products joins the program to talk about his journey into the cannabis industry and natural pest control. Joaquin talks about his passion for organic products both in and outside of the industry, and expresses his frustration with the lack of easily accessible natural gardening products. He talks about his experiments with pest control products, and what led him to create his own special blend known as Jack's Bug B Gone. Joaquin talks about studying Korean Natural Farming, and evening having the pleasure to meet and study under some of the leaders in the field. Joaquin also talks about peppers, and using spicy peppers in his pest repellent formulas. Joaquin wraps the show by talking about decoy plants and banker plants, and the many different types of crops he grows on his farm. ---Today's partner is Gorilla Grow Tents, the strongest tent on the market! Visit gorillagrowtent.com use promo code growcast for free shipping, and members of mygrowpass.com get 10% off their tents and free shipping! gorillgrowtent.com--- ---Proud partner of Green Goddess Supply online hydro store and maker of The Armoire use promo code growcast for 10% off and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off accessories and $100 off The Armoire! www.greengoddesssupply.com---

Joaquin from Jack Green's Natural Garden Products joins the program to talk about his journey into the cannabis industry and natural pest control. Joaquin talks about his passion for organic products both in and outside of the industry, and expresses his frustration with the lack of easily accessible natural gardening products. He talks about his experiments with pest control products, and what led him to create his own special blend known as Jack's Bug B Gone. Joaquin talks about studying Korean Natural Farming, and evening having the pleasure to meet and study under some of the leaders in the field. Joaquin also talks about peppers, and using spicy peppers in his pest repellent formulas. Joaquin wraps the show by talking about decoy plants and banker plants, and the many different types of crops he grows on his farm. ---Today's partner is Gorilla Grow Tents, the strongest tent on the market! Visit gorillagrowtent.com use promo code growcast for free shipping, and members of mygrowpass.com get 10% off their tents and free shipping! gorillgrowtent.com--- ---Proud partner of Green Goddess Supply online hydro store and maker of The Armoire use promo code growcast for 10% off and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off accessories and $100 off The Armoire! www.greengoddesssupply.com---

If you’d like to take on one home décor project that you can really spruce up a room, new blinds are the ticket. Not only do they make your place look better, they can save you energy in both winter and summer. Tom & Leslie share how you can get this entire project done, without ever leaving home! Also ahead… ·        While most of us have been hunkered down inside for weeks, the wear and tear on your house may be more evident than ever. New floors can help give you a fresh start and installing most is a DIY project. We’ll highlight the most popular spring flooring trends to inspire your creative spirit. ·        Spring is officially here…which means bugs are on their way. But you don’t need to fill your home with unhealthy chemicals just to get rid of them. Coming up, natural pest control solutions that are effective, and more importantly, safe. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions about, installing spray foam insulation, countertop options, eliminating flies, and tree roots. Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’d like to take on one home décor project that you can really spruce up a room, new blinds are the ticket. Not only do they make your place look better, they can save you energy in both winter and summer. Tom & Leslie share how you can get this entire project done, without ever leaving home! Also ahead… ·        While most of us have been hunkered down inside for weeks, the wear and tear on your house may be more evident than ever. New floors can help give you a fresh start and installing most is a DIY project. We’ll highlight the most popular spring flooring trends to inspire your creative spirit. ·        Spring is officially here…which means bugs are on their way. But you don’t need to fill your home with unhealthy chemicals just to get rid of them. Coming up, natural pest control solutions that are effective, and more importantly, safe. Plus, answers to your home improvement questions about, installing spray foam insulation, countertop options, eliminating flies, and tree roots. Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fleas, ticks and mosquito bites are dangerous for your cat. Sometimes traditional treatments garner bad physical reactions. Molly tells us about a recent incident of treating one of her foster cats with Revolution, in an attempt to prevent heart worms. Whitney Jones, Marketing Director for Cedarcide joins Molly in a discussion about holistic solutions to pest control. Solutions that are safe, effective and safe for the planet.

Fleas, ticks and mosquito bites are dangerous for your cat. Sometimes traditional treatments garner bad physical reactions. Molly tells us about a recent incident of treating one of her foster cats with Revolution, in an attempt to prevent heart worms. Whitney Jones, Marketing Director for Cedarcide joins Molly in a discussion about holistic solutions to pest control. Solutions that are safe, effective and safe for the planet.

It's all about Natural Pest Control.

These are the most common DIY pest control recipes to use in your garden. You can prevent most pest issues simply by mixing these up! Learn More: 4 DIY Natural Pest Control Recipes for Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin

With natural pest control you can learn how to get rid of fruit flies and how to get rid of ants. Becky shows you how she uses DE and Boric acid to make an ant killer that’s safe and really works. You just sprinkle it near your door and baseboards and also right on top of the ant hill. Then Becky shows you how to make a homemade fly trap that really works and gives you tips on how to get rid of fruit flies.   Get the diatomaceous earth I use on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2szN6uS (affiliate link)

People have been using Grazers in their gardens to keep away pigeons and rabbits and all sorts of pests away for years.  The formula is a natural product as the active ingredient is food grade calcium which works by coating the leaf and benefits the plant as calcium is a fertilizer.  Jonathan Tebb Roger worked on the trials from the outset.  He talked to Ken Crowther about the product.

Green Moxie Nikki (aka Green Diva Nikki) offers some great tips for keeping garden pests under control without chemicals.

Looking for natural pest control?   Danielle from Weed Em and Reap has a great recipe   Her tutorial has been pinned over 86,000 times    http://www.weedemandreap.com/natural-garden-pest-control/   Kitchen sink clogs can be expensive.   Last week I used the Ridgid Power Spin to get me out of a jam.   You’ll see why it can help you too, best $40 you’ll spend on a plumbing tool for clogs   https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/power-spin           HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there.   Ways to Subscribe to Home Repair Tutor   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher      STAY IN TOUCH   Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444.    You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.  Don’t miss out.     HELP WITH YOUR BATHROOM   Are you a new homeowner?   Does your bathroom make you feel embarrassed, disgusted, or frustrated?   Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor   Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.     Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store. 

I loved my last interview with Stephen Tvedten about non-toxic pest control so I invited him back to share more about how to have a pest-free and chemical free home!  This time around we will see how much information we can pack into 30 minutes covering things such as:  1. How Stephen's toxic-free enzyme products work 2. How to get rid of deer eating your vegetables 3. Getting rid of bears 4. How to naturally get rid of flies and mosquitos   Stephen is an accalimed integrated pest management (IPM) expert andauthor of "The Best Pest Control 2"a manual for enzyme-based compounds suited for the environmentally conscious person.

If you are like me you want to be green and healthy, but you also don't want pests overrunning your household! While terms like natural, organic, non-toxic, or "green" products are thrown around commonly in the pest control industry, many pest control tactics are anything but green! Join me as I interview Stephen Tvedten, author and acclaimed integrated pest management (IPM) expert as we chat about the safe alternatives to chemical poisons, and how to reduce contaminations to ourselves and the environment   Stephen is the author of "The Best Pest Control 2"a manual for enzyme-based compounds suited for the environmentally conscious person.

Growing healthy vegetables and vigorous flowers and shrubs can be a challenge, especially when battling bugs and weeds. Here are some of my favorite options for battling those garden pests.

Soil works hard for us every year, growing our food, but are we giving it what it needs to survive? Without shelter, harsh sunlight bakes the soil, and torrential rains wash it away. Without food - new inputs of organic matter - soil loses its nutrients. We must feed it well for it to feed us well. Fortunately, there are many things people can do to help soil restore and keep its fertility Featured videos: - Soils: Introduction - Compost and Mulch: a video about this method - Natural Pest Control: controlling pest by natural means - Conservation Tilling, - Green Manure: Showing how the method works - Agroforestry: a short video about nitrogen fixing trees and improved fallows - Permaculture: organic composting, growing vegs and mulching