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About 80 million pounds of synthetic chemical pesticides are used on lawns and gardens in America each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Not only are the chemicals harsh on the environment, they pose significant health risks.
Beneficial nematodes are underground pest hunters that control over 250 different species of insects that spend some part of their lives underground. They are
an efficient organic insect control method that kill most insects before they
become adults.
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Here’s some of the benefits of the following pesticides:
Mosquito and Tick Control from EcoSmart: The active ingredients in this product include rosemary, thyme, peppermint, sesame. This product may be used to control mosquitoes, millipedes, mites, crickets, gnats, ticks and fleas. www.EcoSMART.com
Fruit and Vegetable Insect Spray by Dr. Earth: Contains wintergreen, coconut, cinnamon, mineral, clove and safflower oils, as well as molasses, garlic extract and water. May be used to control aphids, leafhoppers, Japanese beetles, caterpillars, whiteflies, mites, scales and mealybugs. www.drearth.com
Bulls-Eye Bioinsecticide from GardensAlive: The active ingredient is spinosad, and this product may be used for home gardens and lawns. It doesn't significantly affect beneficial insects, while targeting pests, according to the manufacturer. May be used to control caterpillars, leafminers, fruitworms, cabbage loopers, borers, fruit flies, fire ants and other insects. www.gardensalive.com
Beneficial Nematode by Firebelly Organics: These microscopic organisms dissolve in water and can be sprayed onto the lawn to help control White Grubs. The best time to apply? Late summer, if you live in the northern part of the country. www.firebellylawncare.com
EcoSmart Organic Yard Protection Concentrate for Mosquito & Tick Control is made from a patented blend of organic plant oils. It kills fast and repels mosquitoes, ticks, and other nuisance pests for hours, without synthetic toxins or harmful residue. According to the manufacturer, it is safe to use around children and pets and won’t harm the environment.
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