ATTRA, Disease Management
A number of free, online publications from ATTRA on the subject of disease control.
Earth Easy, Natural Garden Pest Control
Pest control specifically related to garden insects. Topics covered are prevention, beneficial insects, non-toxic homemade remedies, traps and barriers, and deer, rodent, and mole control.
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Fact sheets for individual bugs and their control. Also has information on plant diseases and weeds. The organization has several programs including the Healthier Homes and Gardens program, which gives gardenersn the opportunity to sign up for an e-mail list with weekly pest-control tips.
Sustainable Gardening, Bugs and Disease: Physical and Biological Controls
Lists different methods of physical and biological controls, all natural, for insect pests in the garden. At the bottom is a list of websites, articles, and blog entries related to this topic.
Beneficial Insects
The Garden Helper, Using Beneficial Insects in the Garden to Eliminate Garden Pests
Short list of beneficial insects and their purposes in the garden.
The Helpful Gardener Bugs That are Good for your Garden!
Short article on bugs in the garden. Covers useful, general information for beneficial insects as a whole.
Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, MAke Friends with your “Good Bugs”
General tips on how to maintain beneficial insect populations. Extensive list of beneficial insects and information on each one.
Deer Deterrents
ATTRA, Deer Control Options
Short, explanatory article on practical deer-control methods.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Deer Deterrents that Work
Short article on deer deterrents on a small scale. Easy for the do-it-yourselfer


