Make Your Own Pesticides at Home Safely

Learn about using homemade organic pesticides. These are items that many people have right at home or that can be purchased cheaply.
Have you ever wanted to make your own organic pesticides? Well, here is your organic pesticide recipe book! You will find many solutions in this article that can help you keep those bugs out of your garden. You could use chemical pesticides that you see in your local hardware, but why when homemade organic choices are so much cheaper and easier to use? If you, like many gardeners today, you don’t want harmful chemicals anywhere near your plants. Try some of these unique recipes. Read the rest of this entry »

Chemical Insecticides or Natural Insecticides: Which One Works Better?

Here is your latest All Natural Insecticide update.

There is this constant debate on using chemical and natural insecticides. Both of these anti-insect items have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s compare the two and judge them yourselves.

Let’s start with chemical insecticides and its advantages. In most cases, using chemical insecticides produce a more immediate effect to insects. The chemicals are especially selected in order to kill insects fast. Chemical insecticides have also a fairly low price compared to other organic methods. Though some organic methods might still be cheaper depending on the circumstances; most chemical insecticides weighs largely more on the cheaper side. Read the rest of this entry »

Neem, A Fantastic Natural Product!

The Neem tree is a special gift from Mother Nature. It is
located in many parts of the world but originally grows in
Asia. The Neem tree comes from the mahogany family of
trees.

It is a very helpful tree in Burma, India and Pakistan. In
fantasy type movies like Sinbad, there is a tree with powerful
properties. In these movies, the magical tree has healing
powers. Then Neem tree is almost like this and truly does exist
to help humanity. This tree has helped people with diseases
like diabetes. In the early years, Neem oil from the Neem, tree
was used as toothpaste and as a grain protectant. Another
helpful property to this healing tree is that it is a natural
insecticide. This latter discovery of the Neem tree occurred
almost 50 years ago.

It is the seeds of the Neem tree that contain the most
concentrated natural product properties. Insects like moths and
butterflies are most affected by the seeds of the Neem tree.
Interestingly, the effects on some of the larva of insects,
keep them in a permanent larva stage. The properties of the
tree that are a natural insecticide, has a strong garlic like
smell. Many describe it as very unpleasant. The good thing
about using Neem oil – from the Neem tree – is that it is very
biodegradable. It is also safe for humans and mammals.

The Neem tree, as a medicinal aid and natural insecticide,
was used to help fight scabies. Scabies, like many other
diseases, are insect based. The scabies mite is only
microscopic. Scabies, do leave a rather nasty looking scar on
the skin. With treatment, scabies can be treated quickly. But
people native to the Neem tree discovered a long time ago that
using Neem oil has healing effects against scabies. The scabies
mite has not yet mutated or evolved to counteract the effects
of the Neem tree.

The Neem tree is also highly effective against head lice.
Head lice are also insects. Lice or the head louse, is a tiny
parasite type insect with no wings that lives among human hair.
They primarily feed on blood from the scalp. Lice are very
common in America and found in children during elementary
years. As you can imagine, lice are extreme pests to humans.
Could you imagine feeling something moving around your head and
having to scratch your scalp to remedy the issue? Whoever
discovered Neem oil many years ago, before the invention of
lice shampoo, was a very wise person. I hope they were greatly
rewarded for discovering the Neem tree as a natural
product.

The Neem tree has also proven itself to be a natural
insecticide against worms. The branches and leaves of the Neem
tree, can be soaked in warm water before drinking it. The oil
from the Neem tree, kill the insects that cause the water to be
bad. After soaking the branches and leaves in the water, the
water is ready to be drunk.

It seems that magical trees do exist in our real world. The
Neem tree is one of those trees.

Essential Oils That Are Natural Insecticides

Essential natural oils are made from plants and are normally
derived from flowers and leaves, roots and stems. They are
extracted from these plants by various methods, which take all
of the essential properties from within the plant.

What is left is a highly concentrated form of the Chemical
Properties that was in the plant.

When essential natural oils are extracted from plants that
have a natural insecticide quality, they tend to have a higher
concentration of the chemicals of insecticide, and you will
need to take extra precautions. Perhaps one of the most common
misconceptions concerning essential oils is that since it is
derived from a plant it is assumed that it is safe for both
humans and animals. In most cases it is not toxic if diluted
properly, the pure essential oils are normally highly
concentrated and can be highly toxic.

When one is using essential oils that contain a natural
insecticide, it is important that they are diluted. Normally to
make a spray it would take 1/4 teaspoon of essential oil and
that would then be diluted by approximately 1 cup of water and
1 cup of witch hazel. It only takes a very small amount of the
natural insecticide oil due to it being so concentrated.

It is very easy to think that just because something is
natural it is safe and a little more won’t hurt. When using
natural insecticide oils because of their highly concentrated
form is very important to remember that less is more.

Most any plant that has natural insecticide qualities can be
made into an essential oil. And many of these oils are included
in commercial insecticides. If you are buying a commercially
prepared insecticide, even one that is considered natural, it
is important to carefully read all of the ingredients on the
labels.

Often times you’ll find synthetic insecticides mixed in with
the natural insecticides. One of the only ways to ensure that
you are using a completely natural insecticide is to prepare
your own. As you can control the type of natural insecticides
you are adding, as well as the amount you want included.

Many natural insecticides can be very toxic especially in
high doses, and you should use caution when working with
pyrethums, nicotine, and rotenone. Granted these are all
derived from natural sources, but due to their natural
insecticide qualities being so strong they can be harmful and
should be used sparingly if you are able to even find them.
Normally these natural insecticide oils are not available to
the general public due to their toxicity.

Some of the most common natural insecticides that can be
beneficial for you around your home and within your garden,
that come in essential oil form are; Catnip Oil, Citrus Oil,
and Neem Oil.

Catnip oil can be diluted into a spray and used around your
home as a deterrent for mosquitoes. It can also be added to
homemade insect repellent but it can be a skin irritant to
people with sensitive skin and is not recommended that it be
used on children. It makes your cats really happy too!

Citrus oils are known to kill fleas and repel other types of
insects. These oils can be diluted and sprayed on your carpets
and furniture. You can also dilute this even further and use it
as a final rinse on your dog. Do not use citrus oils on your
cats, as it is toxic to them.

Neem Oil has a natural insecticide quality and is also found
in many head lice treatments, as it is effective as a natural
insecticide. This can also be diluted and used within your
garden.

In general any essential oil made from a plant with natural
insecticide qualities can be used in and around your home and
yard provided you take precautions with their highly
concentrated form and that you dilute them appropriately.

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How To Use Organic Insecticides

It is important to understand when working with organic
insecticides that there are expectations both formal and
informal. When utilizing natural or organic insecticides such
as botanical, oils and minerals, there are ways to handle these
insecticides.

For example, when spraying be sure to: spray in the morning
or at night. Perform small tests on portions of plants or on
objects surfaces to see if any damage will appear. Spraying to
the point of soaking plants and objects is not usually a good
thing. Repeated applications will probably be necessary but
should be done in between appropriate time periods, not all at
once. It is also important to keep in mind that there are good
insects as well. When spraying it is good to use natural
insecticides that will specifically kill or repel insect pests
and not insect allies. Finally, it is always good to protect
the skin and eyes when working with organic insecticides.

Some other ideas might include inspecting the whole garden
at least a few days before using natural insecticides. It is
wise to make a check list of insect activity and how many are
they. They should be a hands-on evaluation. It is wise to check
under the leaves and move high grass around in order to see the
whole plant and its stems. Insect pests spend a lot of time and
energy on the underside of leaves and plants. Also spraying
should be done when the wind is very light. Keep in mind that
if it is raining or if it rains after insecticide application,
repeated spraying will be necessary. It is always good when
mixing insecticides to follow instructions very carefully. The
instructions exist to protect humans, environment, the plant or
plants and other insects.

It is really helpful to understand EPA warnings. These
warnings appear on all pesticides and natural insecticides that
are sold over the counter. Class four is a rather relatively
nontoxic insecticide; the EPA gives this a caution level. A
class three level is slightly toxic and also has a caution
level. A class two is moderately toxic; the EPA gives this
level a warning. Finally, class one is highly toxic and
receives a danger or poison label.

Disposing of natural insecticides and pesticides is an issue
as well. Most people do not realize there are high expectations
in throwing away containers and spray cans. Only a small
percentage of people dispose of insecticide containers
appropriately. The percentage of people that do this is
probably in the 5% ballpark figure. If natural insecticides and
other pesticides are not taking care of properly, the chemicals
will affect water and have impact on wildlife. People should
not pour down chemicals down drains. Everyone should strive to
maintain a clean and healthy environment. This will ensure
safety for adults, children, our neighbors, plants, good
insects and the environment.

There’s a saying that 1 tablespoon spill of insecticide
concentrate could pollute water for over 1/4 of a million
people. Everyone needs to adhere to the label instructions or
instructions after homemade recipes, and held to store and
dispose of organic insecticides and other pesticides.

How to Kill Ants Naturally Without Pesticides

Learn how to kill ants naturally and without pesticides by
making use of tobacco water, soap and baby powder.

There is no doubt about it, ants are pests. They are
bothersome and they are a nuisance. There are some home owners
who think that they cannot do anything about it because they
have kids. They are afraid to use chemical pesticides because
it might harm the kids even if they will be able to kill the
ants. There is a technique to it and we can all benefit from it
if we learn how to kill ants the safest way possible.

There are natural ways to kill ants. Think of ants as your
enemy and know how their mind works. All you got to do is to
follow the ant trail. Check where they come from and how they
can get into your home. Thus, if you know the points of entry
to your home, you can plug it with soap or glue. You can do
something about the ant trail too. You can pour baby powder on
it. It will kill the ants. Last but not the least, you should
do something about the ant’s source and that usually involves
an anthill. Find tobacco leaves, soak them in water. Then throw
away the tobacco leaves and use the water on the anthill. The
ants will die as soon as the water touches them.

By making use of the above mentioned methods, you will
surely rid yourself of your pests. The best part about it is
you did not use any kind of pesticide. Using pesticides are
easier as all you have to do is spray them, but learning how to
kill ants naturally are more fun and definitely safer.

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Using Insecticides In The Battle Between The Farmer And The Insect

If a vegetable is planted there is a nearby insect just
waiting to eat it. This eternal dance between farmer and insect
has been going on for centuries.

Usually however it is that insect that wins.

Throughout the ages there has been a constant battle between
the gardener and those pesky insects. Early on farmers came up
with means to control or eliminate insect infestations. Many of
our natural insecticides that are in use today were developed
and utilized by our ancestors.

It was discovered through trial and error that certain
plants were natural insecticides and provided some relief from
insect infestations. Often these natural insecticides were
combined with certain minerals such as arsenic, copper and
sulfur. Due to their lack of chemistry skills as this was a
budding science these methods did not normally work well.

Considering it was all done by trial and error the majority
of the results were unsatisfactory because of ineffective
application methods or the ratios were off possibly. The
ancient Romans would burn a mixture of sulfur and plants that
are natural insecticides. Apparently they would walk through
the fields with this smoking mixture and it would kill
insects.

With their primitive chemistry skills newly found minerals
are often added to the plants that are natural insecticides or
they would add things like arsenic into honey and then use this
to kill and control ants. Unfortunately adding too much of one
thing and not enough of another, never makes for good chemistry
and the majority of these methods are either ineffective or
potentially dangerous to humans and animals.

Around the late 19th century it was common practice for
farmers within the United States to use sulfur, copper
acetoarsenite, calcium arsenate or arsenic to control insects
within their fields. Although, these were not entirely
successful methods, more than likely due again to chemistry and
application issues.

The big boom in synthetic insecticides began after World War
II. These new chemicals, especially DDT, where not only
inexpensive but highly effective. DDT was a broad-spectrum
insecticide. Because it was so effective it became enormously
popular and its use was wide spread. Unfortunately it was not
known until many years later the detrimental effects it had on
humans and animals. It has since been banned from use within
the United States.

Since then many synthetic insecticides have been banned or
the very least deemed unsafe. This is probably due to the
advancement of technology and the scientific communities’
ability to study the long-term affects of the synthetic
chemicals used. It is no wonder that we are turning back and
looking at what nature has to offer.

Natural insecticides are once again being put on the front
lines against insect infestations. Some forms of natural
insecticides never fell out of use; the use of nicotine in its
highly concentrated form has always been used as a natural
insecticide, as well as the use of Pyrethums. Although many of
the synthetic chemical insecticides were designed after their
natural counterparts. So here we are, almost full circle and
once again we’re looking to nature to provide us with the means
to win in the battle of man vs. insect. Ironic isn’t it?

Using Derris, As A Natural Insecticide

When I found out about Derris as a natural insecticide, an
episode from the Simpsons came to mind. In the cartoon show,
Homer goes fishing with his son Bart, on a canoe.

His son, Bart becomes startled when he sees his father with
dynamite. The father lights the dynamite and throws it into the
lake. After the explosion, fish float to the top of the lake
due to the shock of the explosion. Easy fishing, but more
importantly, smart fishing. Derris is used in the same for many
years now.

Derris is a climbing leguminous plant found in the south
eastern parts of Asia and some Pacific Islands. Some Derris
plants can also be found in South America. The roots contain
rotenone, a strong natural insecticide. Rotenone from Derris
plants can be found in the pea family, sucha as barbasco, cube,
nekoe and timbo. Rotenone is not fatal to humans but is toxic
enough for the respiratory system to react if inhaled enough.
Rotenone has also been linked to nerve damage in humans,
possibly even linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Rotenone form Derris plants are a strong natural insecticide
and can be lethal to insects and even fish. Rotenone affects
not only the stomach of an insect that may digest some of it,
but also can transmit poison on contact. Derris has been used
for years against fleas and lice, but is also effective against
aphids, beetles and caterpillars. It is also used as a natural
insecticide on cats and dogs, horses and rabbits. It is also
safe to use on grain, fruits and vegetables.

may take a few days to terminate insects, but the insects
will die and feeding on the plants will end. Rotenone is
biodegradable so with the presence of the sun and heat, the
chemicals will break down in about a week. It also rapidly
breaks down in soil and water. Rotenone, although widely used
happens to be very safe natural insecticide. However, due to
the possible link with Parkinson’s disease the EPA is looking
into further safety levels for those using rotenone as a
natural insecticide. The only warning that is more of a
principle of safety is not to enter a treated area for about 12
hours after using rotenone.

Today Rotenone from the derris plants can be purchased as
over the counter pesticides. It can be found in products like
Devcol Liquid Derris and other various products. Most of the
products that contain rotenone as a natural insecticide from
the derris plants are marketed from outside of the United
States of America. In those countries that do sell these
pesticide products, they are used against insects like sawflies
and slug sawflies that eat pears and roses. In those countries
outside of the USA, rotenone is also used against maggots
bagworms, cabbage worms, thrips, leaf hoppers, Japanese
beetles, vegetable weevils and codling moths.

Derris as a natural insecticide is considered among many
people to be a first choice in pest control. Maybe the next
time you go fishing, you can use Derris to help catch fish.
Dynamite is pretty much illegal. We can learn a lot from the
Simpsons.