SIMPLE PEST CONTROL

SIMPLE PEST CONTROL FOR YOUR HOME


Every home has to eventually DEAL with pests such as insects, birds, and rodents. But don't worry: There are time-proven ways to deter and eradicate these little "problems". I've collected some here:

SOME "NATURAL BORN KILLERS" :

Cucumbers are one example of natural pest control. It's using natural and generally non-toxic ingredients to repel or get rid of pests including ants, wasps, mites, moths, flies and other insects.
Using the peel can deter ants from coming in.
So,Why use toxic chemicals all over your house.There is growing evidence that synthetic pesticides pose a health risk to humans and animals.

Another way to think of protection is to grow certain plants around the perimeter of your home. They not only look nice, but will also deter pests. Plants known to repel ants and aphids include: spearmint, peppermint and pennyroyal.
Eucalyptus is another fantastic pest repeller.

You can use the same trick for fly control. Just substitute the above plants with mint and basil which repel flies, but smell good to humans.

ROACH CONTROL :

Baking soda and powdered sugar mixed in equal parts is a good roach killer. Just spread around the area where you see roaches and soon you won't see them anymore. (Boric Acid, while slightly more toxic, is naturally occurring and is another way to get rid of them.)This is the same ingredient found in TEAM BORAX laundry booster.

FLEA CONTROL :

Grind up rosemary leaves into a fine dust and sprinkle it onto your pet or bedding to ward off fleas.Some Aromatic oils work also , but may be too strong on your pet.

SNEAKY "FLY TRAP" :
Try this amazing "fly trap"-
First,obtain a narrow necked bottle (like a wine bottle)...then put a small amount of sweet fruit,(I.E Watermelon, Mango, Hard candy, or even small piece of meat)into bottom of bottle. Add a few drops of water.Place where flies have been a problem.

Flies will enter bottle to feast,but will NOT be able to get out !!!!


Vinegar is a great weed killer.just use WHITE vinegar on those pesky weeds to rid yourself of them.Use only the strongest vinegar you can find since most are diluted.

SLUG CONTROL :

Here are two methods to deal with slugs and snails ;
HUMANE WAY :
Take an old small flower pot or pie tin and turn upside down. Then "prop" up edge with a small stone to allow some clearance.When the day becomes hot,slugs and snails will seek comfort under your "shelter".Now at the end of the day,check underneath and you will find your pests.You can either dispose of them by trash or SHOE !!!

SECOND METHOD :
Use old saucer or plate,add some beer, just keep most for you.Snails will drink and die.

While natural pest control products are a great step up from most commercial insecticides, you should still be careful about using them. Don't just leap at something that cures the symptom - look for the underlying cause and seek a solution for that problem. Overuse can end up creating new problems - getting rid of one pest in exchange for another types.

That said, natural pest control can be a great non-toxic solution to keeping your garden and home pest free.Remember when dealing with pests it is always a "control" solution.Pests have been around for millions of years and can dominate your home and garden.