Organic and Natural Pest Control Alternatives

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When insects become a problem in your home, lawn or garden, there are several products that you can use to control them.


Today, a good number of people have been sensitized and are aware of the need to reduce the impact of human activity on the environment.


You may also want to ensure that you protect yourself, your pests and the desired plants from harm.


This is why you should consider using organic and natural pest control alternatives.


Here are some of the options that will help you get rid of pests safely.


DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

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Also known as Chile pepper, diatomaceous earth is one of the best natural pest control products you can use at home.

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This organic alternative works by destroying the exoskeleton of insects, a factor that results in the dehydration and death of the insects.

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You can use diatomaceous earth to eliminate crawling insects both indoors and outdoors.

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BORIC ACID


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Boric acid, just like diatomaceous earth, helps you to get rid of pests by attacking the exterior shell of the insects that invade your home.


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This denies them the moisture necessary for life, ultimately leading to their death.


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In order to be effective, you will have to keep boric acid dry after you have applied it.


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This will allow you to kill roaches and rats without posing any threat to your health, that of your children or domestic animals.


NATURAL AND ORGANIC BAITS


Natural and organic baits that resemble the regular food that pests eat can also be a good alternative to chemical insecticides.


Since the baits will entice the pests that invade your space, they have been found to be effective at controlling ants and roaches.


The good news is that these products are also environmentally-friendly, pet-safe and kid-safe.


PESTICIDE-FREE TRAPS

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Apart from sprays, there are several natural and organic baits that you can use in your home to control pests.

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Such traps will not only be safe for your pets and children but will also be effective in catching pests.

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In most cases, the traps will use sticky glue to catch and immobilize insects and rodents.

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TOBACCO SPRAY


Apart from being bad for humans, tobacco is a hazardous compound that can help you get rid of pests.


If you notice caterpillars or aphids in your garden, you can use this non-toxic alternative to control or eliminate them.


Mixing organic tobacco with water and leaving the mixture overnight will give you an effective pest control product that you can use on most plants.


PYRETHRIN-BASED INSECTICIDES

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Most of the insecticides that are available in the market contain pyrethrin, an extract from the flowers of the pyrethrum plant.

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If you are looking for a natural pest control product for fleas, cockroaches, ants and aphids, you can mix pyrethrin with water and spray this solution directly on household pests.

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While this list is extensive, it is by no means exhaustive. There are still many more natural and organic products that you can use to control pests in your garden.


Some of the other options you can use without affecting the environment negatively include: ✓ Eucalyptus oil ✓ Salt spray ✓ Garlic spray ✓ Mineral oil


Custom Weed & Pest Control has been in business since 1989, serving the greater Phoenix metro area for both residential and commercial.


We offer organic, natural and chemical pest control, customizing our service to your specific needs.


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CUSTOM WEED & PEST CONTROL Address: Phoenix AZ 85044 Phone: 602-956-3844 Fax: 623-376-7743 Email: info@wekillweeds.com


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