Providing safe foods: “Killer spices” provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and veggies

Published: Nov. 11, 2009, 2 p.m.

Mention rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint and most people think of a delicious meal. These well-known spices are emerging as organic agriculture’s key weapons against insect pests.

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