Benefits of Organic Pesticides

     

Many people mistakenly believe that the only way to launch an effective defense against the pest population is through the use of pesticides. This certainly is not true. All it requires is a bit of research on your part to discover several viable options for getting rid of the most common pests.

For instance, borax is a crystalline salt that is used in the manufacturing of soaps and detergents. Borax is also frequently used as a mild antiseptic and water softener. While it may not seem like an obvious solution for getting rid of cockroaches, borax has been proven to be extremely effective in getting rid of these nasty pests. All you need to do is fill in around your cabinets, shelves, pipes, baseboards, sinks, and bathtubs with borax to eliminate your cockroach problem.

Natural pesticides are often as close as your cabinets. You can have some remarkable success ridding your yard of ants with products from your kitchen or bathroom cabinets. These are just a few of the things that you can use, probably without leaving home to get them:

  • Chalk
  • Charcoal
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Damp Coffee Grounds
  • Talcum Powder

Another household item that has worked to get rid of these pests is lemon juice. Squeezing a bit of lemon juice in any area where ants have been seen is sure to get rid of them.

Did You Know?

The Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of a plant-based protectant (MON 863) designed to control corn rootworm in crops?

There are actually a wide variety of alternatives to pesticides that have been documented through universities and independent research labs. While it may require a bit of time to locate this useful information, it is certainly worth any effort that you expend to find alternative, healthful options to getting rid of pests in your home without damaging the health of your family.

Government Response to Pesticide Concerns: Business as Usual

Any time pesticides are registered for use on foods or feed crops, a specific tolerance level has to be established by the Environmental Protection Agency. In turn, these tolerance levels are then enforced by the Food and Drug Administration, as well as the Department of Agriculture.

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