Pest Control And Natural Pesticide

By Author: Joe Schaefer
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If anyone needs to seek more natural pesticide treatments for pest control it would be farmers. And of course, as the general population who relies on the farmer for food, we can all agree that natural pesticide usage by farmers is an important topic.

So while farmers try to use more natural means of pest control, consumers are happy but so are ‘green groups’ who have more than a casual relationship to the environment at large.

As people become more and more conscious of the impact of individual and group actions on the environment, many more are leaning towards environmentally-friendly choices.

Is There A Balance Between Nature & Organic Pesticides?

Perhaps not, according to some research. Organic pesticides may be showing that they aren’t always the most environmentally-friendly choice. This, therefore, has sparked quite a controversy.

So, an organic pesticide could be made with things that we use fairly commonly. For example, these organic pesticides may contain insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, sabadilla and potassium bicarbonate. Much of which are common. ...
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There are, of course, advantages to using these pesticides, but one should consider also the disadvantages of using these pesticides for pest control. For example, an organic pesticide doesn’t necessarily protect plants (obviously important for farmers) from insects for long and should probably be applied fairly consistently. So, on the other side of the coin, synthetic pesticides provide protection to plants for a longer amount of time. Plus, more natural pesticides can take a longer period of time to activate and become effective, even for a short time.

Natural Pesticides Made in the Home

As a home owner you’re certainly able to save money on hiring a professional pest control expert by creating your own pest ‘repellants’. Though, as with hiring any expert, they would most likely have treatments that would last for a long time, saving you time and perhaps money and ‘headaches’ over a longer period of time.

Some people use alcohol, garlic, salt and flour in their homes for uses beyond the norm, in the case for pest control. You don’t need anything special to make your own natural pesticides. Some people even use dead bugs to create their own pest control solutions. Gross, perhaps to some, but effective for others. Though, it is suggested that you not use mosquitoes, flies and some other insects. Otherwise, you may end up getting sick yourself! That is another good reason to call in the professional pest control experts.

Environmentally-friendly Pesticides

You can always find the more environmentally-friendly solutions and try them. Do make sure that you get the quantity in the correct amounts and use during the correct times. This will help minimize the damage caused to the environment itself. A good example includes pesticides like rotenone. It should be applied during the evening, at the time when bees are less active. This minimizes damage caused to them by the pesticides.

“Green trends” that were originally instituted with noble intentions and some ended up being be more harmful than they were worth. Organic pesticides could end up suffering the same fate; but more awareness of proper use of such pesticides could address this problem. All in all, it’s probably best practice to consult a professional pest control company.

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