This application provides seed coating compositions and methods of making such compositions. In particular examples, such compositions include a binder and an activated charcoal-containing composition (which can further include diatomaceous earth and other components), such as seeds at least partially coated with a binder and an activated charcoal-containing composition adhered to the seed by the binder. Seeds at least partially coated with a binder and an activated charcoal-containing composition adhered to the seeds by the binder, and methods of using such seed are also provided. Also provided are seeds that have adhered thereto binder and an activated charcoal-containing composition.