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By the Inkslinger - November 25, 2008

AntIn a recent blog post, I opined about recent news that mixtures of popular pesticides are almost always fatal to tadpoles and other living things. That post ended with a plea for us all to stop using these chemical poisons.

But if not pesticides...what?

Good question. And it begged an answer, so we created this new guide to defeating insects the safe and natural way. It offers alternatives to conventional pesticides that will help keep both your family and the planet healthy while holding the bugs at bay.

photo: ARTchemist* (AWAY)

Comments
Birds and alternative pest control
Posted by OrganicMuslima | Wed, Dec. 3, 2008

I thought this was a great article, but caution should have been put out for owners of companion birds such as parrots.
Parrots use far more of their respiratory system than other animals so are far more sensitive to things sprayed in their area.
If you are planning on using any of the spray suggestions in this article, make sure you remove your bird from the room and thoroughly air out before bringing them back in.
Seventh Generation provides an excellent alternative to harsh household cleaners and known killers of birds (simple green and windex to name just a few) but we must still take care using green alternatives around birds.

Best for Pests
Posted by SuGarWar | Wed, Dec. 3, 2008

I was so thankful to read the comment from OrganicMuslima as I have two companion parrots and am always very careful about sprays in our home. Thanks so much for the information.

What about Spiders?
Posted by lizjane | Sun, Dec. 7, 2008

The article had many useful tips, and I have been pesticide free for over 2 years now. Surprisingly we don't have many insects but what we do have a problem with is Spiders, especially Hobo's. They can produce toxic bites and my mother who is battling cancer lives in my basement. So far we have used Spider traps with some success, but they don't keep them from coming in the house, only control them once inside. What can I do to control them outside? I have thought about getting preying mantis' once spring comes, will that help? We've tried tobacco spray, but it did absolutely nothing. I've even had a very large spider wake me in the middle of the night crawling across my neck! Yuck! What else can we do?

Yes - what about spiders?
Posted by denisemarie55 | Mon, Dec. 8, 2008

I also have a major spider problem like lizjane. I live in a secluded spot in a pine forest so I'm sure the spiders are part of the reason that I don't have a problem with other buggy types, but really there are way too many! I am constantly cleaning up webs and shooing as many as I can outside. Any help with spider removal would be so appreciated.