How Do You Control Insect Pests Using Natural Insecticides That Are Less Toxic?
Killing insect pests and home pest control doesn’t mean having to use highly toxic chemicals and poisons. There are safer organic insecticides and less toxic biological pest control methods that are easy to use. Determine what insect pests are causing the problem in order to know what type of natural insecticide to use against them. There are chemical poisons available for all kinds of pest problems, the trick is to use toxins that are safe. Chemicals applied to edible food crops can leave residues that can be ingested later. Many insecticides are not pest specific and will kill all types of bugs even the good ones such as bees, ladybugs, and lace wings. Some of these chemicals will persist in the environment for years and can pollute the soil and ground water. It is important to use the least toxic method that will work, for controling garden pests and home insect pests. Often the best source for indentifing garden and lawn pests in a particular area is the local extension agency. A g
