STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (AP) — The quacking is soft at first amid the vineyards that roll for miles in this South African wine-making town. But then the duck handlers whistle and wave their white ...

Organic gardening involves eschewing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals on your land, but pests are still a problem. Though most people are familiar with the bug-eating benefits of ...

Integrated rice-duck farming system. Two weeks ago, I highlighted the effects of 16 per cent VAT on farmers and how they can cope with effects of Increased cost of chemical pesticides. One such coping ...

Earlier this year, thousands worldwide were miffed to learn that social media rumors of a locust-eating army of ducks, purportedly set to protect Pakistan from pests, were false—but not all bird-based ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're struggling with managing pests, a few ducks might be the solution. For example, these adorable birds could be the answer to your ...

Indian Runner ducks excel at pest control. Do ducks eat bugs? Learn how to put your web-footed friends to work in your garden while keeping your plants safe. This article is also in audio form for ...

From ducks to drones, Shane explores how farmers fight pests with nature — not chemicals. Host Shane Campbell-Staton meets the unlikely heroes of pest control—from 10,000 ducks in Thai rice fields to ...

A drone was used to capture aerial footage of how ducks are employed in Thailand as a form of biological pest control in rice fields. The footage, released by the news division of the Canadian Global ...