The Benefits of Organic Pesticides

updated 06/30/2008

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:

Did You Know? The Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of a plant-based protectant (MON 863) designed to control corn rootworm in crops?¹

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.²

So, why don't these governmental agencies step up and become more active in eliminating synthetic pesticides from our lives? It is certainly an interesting question, but unfortunately, it is one that does not have clear answers. While growing numbers of independent groups and individuals are lobbying for safe, organic alternatives to traditional pesticides, the reality is that even though the pesticides are regulated, they continue to be used.

There are several recipes that Dr. Group uses at home. They are easy to make and much safer for you and your family. One that Dr. Group frequently uses in his garden is a neem oil recipe.

Neem Oil Pesticide: Prepare this homemade natural pesticide to spray on your plants. 1 Gallon Water 1 Tablespoon Neem Oil Concentrate ½ Ounce Orange Oil ½ Ounce Rosemary Distillate ½ Ounce Diatomaceous Earth

Vinegar Fungicide: Prepare this to spray on your roses for black spot and other fungal disease. 1 Gallon Water 3 Tablespoons Natural Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Molasses

Citrus Oil Spray: Use this natural pesticide spray to help control white flies, mosquitoes and aphids. It will kill beneficial insects so try not to use it unless pests are really overrunning your plants. Stay well within the guidelines for using citrus oil applications. Overuse of natural pesticides may burn or even kill your plants. 1 Gallon Water 2 Ounces Orange Oil* or Limonene Garlic-Pepper Tea (to concentrate the power of the spray) *How To Make Orange Oil At Home: Soak the peelings from 2 organic oranges in 1 gallon of water for 10-14 days.

Dr. Group's Suggested Organic Pesticides

To buy natural and organic pesticides online, visit Certified Organic Pesticides. Some of the products that you may consider include 'GreenSense SoilDrench' & 'Garden-Ville Fire Ant Control', which is a soil conditioner.

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