A new study shows that urine that's been aged in the sun is an effective fertilizer and pesticide. And unsurprisingly, it also smells really bad.

Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers -- making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition.

Researchers have shown that human urine can be recycled into sustainable fertilizer for urban agriculture, reducing CO₂ emissions, water consumption, and dependence on non-renewable resources.

Human urine that has been matured in the sun for at least one month appears to be both a fertiliser and an effective pesticide. The findings could be particularly helpful for combatting insect ...

A more efficient way to extract fertiliser from human urine could help make better use of wastewater in cities and farms, without exacerbating global warming. Human urine is rich in compounds ...

Lifestyle Wildlife Keep foxes and cats out of your garden with these four natural repellents - from urine to pepper While it may seem like a good idea to have wildlife in the garden, these two ...

There are six smelling scents that will drive foxes out of the garden for good - but more importantly, keep them safe. Foxes aren't typically classified as pests, but they are wild creatures that ...

The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by ...

Researchers from the University of Birmingham found that applying stored human urine as fertilizer has minimal negative effects on soil bacterial communities, making it a viable alternative to ...

BC Pest Control has suggested a rather unconventional method for those looking to keep foxes at bay using human urine to "mark your territory".