Pesticides Vs. Natural Bug Killers
If you are trying to grow a garden, bugs can be a big problem. There are many options for pest control. Some people use pesticides made from chemicals, while others prefer means that are more natural. Does this Spark an idea?
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Health
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Many chemically based pesticides may have adverse effects on people. You may have some negative reactions to the chemicals if you are exposed to them too frequently. This is not a problem when using natural, chemical-free bug killers.
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Taste
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If you are growing a vegetable garden, you may have difficulty protecting your garden chemically without altering the taste of your vegetables. However, natural bug killers do not use strong chemicals that affect the taste of produce.
Appearance
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Chemical pesticides may make your plants appear waxy, or they may have a sticky film on the leaves. Natural bug repellents also may leave some sort of residue, but they are less likely to do so.
Home Ingredients
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You can make a natural pesticide in your own home simply by mixing salt and warm water. You can create another natural home pesticide by mixing together hot peppers, onions, garlic and water.
Other Ways to Kill Bugs
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There are many other ways to get rid of bugs without using pesticides. You can use traps or lamps that attract bugs and zap them when they get too close.
References
- Photo Credit "Milkweed aphid, Aphis nerii" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: aroid under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
