Non-Toxic Pest Control

Seeing pests at home and your garden just makes people angry and they engage in a never-ending battle for death and revenge with them. However, it is always us who lose because no matter how many times you drive them away, pests keep on coming in the house and in your lawn. Now there are many effective pest control methods available in the market but most of them are of no use. Treating pests with chemical products costs a lot of money and is hazardous to human health, which is why in many cases non-toxic pest control is recommended.

Many people don't believe that non-toxic or organic pest control could be effective against these pests. This is not true, natural ways are always considered better as they not only solve the problem with minimum damage but they also don't cost you lots and lots of money. In short organic pest control methods can be a permanent solution to all your pest problems.

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There are different ways which can prove helpful in non-toxic pest control for different pests. In this section we learn how to deal with these pests with organic pest control methods.

Ants
If your house or garden keeps getting infected by ants and this is making your life a living hell, I suggest you try some of these techniques in getting rid of ants permanently.

• Prepare soapy water and put in a spray bottle and spray it on the line of ants when you see a line.
• Get some cucumber peels and keep them at entry points of the ants. Most ants can't stand the smell and taste of cucumbers.
• Leave mint tea bags in areas where ants are frequent visitors.
• You can also place some salt on the line of ants. Salt prevents ants to do their regular activities.

Cockroaches
If you hate these eight legged freaks, keep your house and bathroom clean. Make sure you don't leave food crumbs all over the place.

• Applying diatomaceous earth is one of the best ways to get rid of cockroaches. It should be sprinkled in areas such as cabinet tops and behind wardrobes which is a favorite hiding place for cockroaches.
• Catnip is another recommended environmental friendly pest control method which is harmless to people and animals. You can leave small catnip bags in areas where cockroaches thrive or you can spray it by mixing it with water and spray it around baseboards and behind counters.
• Always keep a bottle of soapy water with you, cockroaches die instantly when soapy water is sprayed on them.
• Bay leaves are also natural cockroach repellents. So leaves them wherever you think cockroaches are in the house.

Dust Mites
Though they can't be seen, microscopic dust mites are everywhere in home. They can be founded in your beds, clothing, furniture and even stuffed animals.

• It is necessary to wash all these things once a week with hot water. Remember that detergents and soaps are not effective in killing dust mites.
• To effectively get rid of dust mites, it is necessary that you keep stuffed animals, linens and rugs clean.
• You can also laminate pillow covers which can serve as the best penetration against dust mites.

Fleas
Fleas gain entry into your home through yours and your neighbor's pets. So if you really want to know how to kill them, here are some easy and safe pest control methods.

• Make sure you give your pet a regular bathing and cleaning session. Always use a mild soap for your pet.
• Citrus is a well-known killer of fleas. Take a slice of lemon and soak it in hot water overnight. Now take this liquid and spray it on the dog to kill fleas instantly.
• Make sure you regularly vacuum your carpets.
• You can also buy some non-toxic flea repellents. They are cheap and very effective.

Non-toxic pest control is an effective and safe way to have a pest free environment. Now before for opting for chemical pesticides that prove harmful to you, your family and your home, it is always better to opt for natural methods.