Whats wrong with pesticides?
Exposure to pesticides has been linked to a long list of diseases and health problems. These include Parkinson’s, infertility, cancer, birth defects, encephalitis, lymphoma, and more. Many lawn treatments contain “inert ingredients” that have never been tested for possible harm. Pesticides are poisons, and they can harm honeybees, butterflies, ladybugs (which eat lots of other pests), as well as fish, and lawn chemicals seep into the water table. Pesticides also cost a lot of money – money that would be better spent on organic treatments. Organic pest control starts with restoring life to your soil. Plants thrive in an environment with lots of helpful bacteria, soil fungi, and earthworms. These organisms help plants build up natural defenses to predatory insects, and they also keep insects from swarming out of balance. If your soil has been carpet bombed with fertilizer and pesticides, then the best way to bring microorganisms back is to use compost. Compost can be purchased in bulk ba
