Allergies - How to Benefit from Natural Insecticides for Pest Control

Allergies - How to Benefit from Natural Insecticides for Pest Control

There are many insect control chemicals on the market that contain the same basic ingredients. You just change the variation a bit to allow for a different brand name. Let's look at it from a different perspective, an example would be ibuprofen. There are many different versions and strengths of ibuprofen, but they all boil down to the same basic ingredient. There are watered down versions of ibuprofen that are also a waste of money for the consumer.

There are many opinions about the use of natural insecticides. I used commercial pest control baits in my house for years and they worked sometimes but not all of the time. I use boric acid and it works most of the time. It takes longer, but the results are consistent with ants. There are many different circumstances in which a bait system is best or boric acid is best. Some key ideas are:

1. How advanced is the insect infestation in your home?

2. Are you allergic to pesticides?

3. Can it harm your plants?

4. Is it safe to use around your pets?

5. How easy is it?

6. Is it a multi-purpose product for various insects?

7. How much does it cost you?

8. How effective is pest control?

9. Do you realize that natural pest control takes longer but is safer than most commercial products?

10 Does the product affect certain surfaces such as tiles or wood?

If you want to use natural insecticides, you need to understand the safe and effective use of these insecticides. You should know what works for each type of pest you want to control. Mixing is particularly bad with incorrect combinations of natural substances; it can cause an allergic reaction in certain people. Garlic is a prime example, some people are allergic to it and others are not. Garlic is used to keep insects away from plants. Used indoors may be bad for someone with an allergy to garlic. People with asthma and allergies need to be careful with any form of pest control: natural or chemical.

Boric acid is another example of a product that must be used correctly. Boric acid is a white crystalline weak acid that contains boron. Boron is a mineral substance and minerals are from the earth. Getting boron too close to plants or grass will kill them. I use boric acid to control weeds between the cracks in the driveway and my pavers. Works great to keep weeds out and doesn't use toxic chemicals to do the same. It's not always less harmful than the Greens would have you believe. By the way, boron is toxic to humans in high doses. Also do not recommend breathing in the dust. In any case, always follow the manufacturer's label to ensure proper use.

In summary, sales of natural pesticides have increased over the last decade. If you use the products, use them safely and do not mix them together. These products have always been around, but people needed to learn about their benefits in terms of their use and effectiveness. If you don't have patience, this is not the right path for you. Natural pest control takes time to work. If you think about it, you won't know if you'll like them until you try them today.

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