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Whether you are just beginning your organic lawn and garden or have been practicing for years, finding the right organic pesticide can be a difficult task. There is a lot of confusing information out there about exactly what makes up an organic pesticide.
Of course this could mean a natural pesticide, one that is a home remedy, or it can just mean products that are not harmful to the earth.
Contrary to popular belief, there are a great deal of organic pesticides available for purchase, so not all those interested in an organic pesticide have to spend the time making up a home remedy. |
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Remember the difference between a natural lawn care and an organic pesticide can usually be the different between whether or not the insects are killed. Although this is not always the case, often times, an organic pesticide product will still be capable of killing a pest, while natural remedies will simply work as pest control, keeping the pests away from your garden plants.
Although the term organic pesticide may make many assume that these products are completely safe, many organic pesticide products are still toxic, and may even use chemicals to some extent. It is extremely important to keep this in mind when choosing an organic pesticide. If you will have children or pets on the home landscaping area and this was a motivating factor for choosing an organic pesticide, you may want to stick with a natural lawn remedy instead.
Luckily there are new organic pesticide products available that will still kill the pest but are not toxic to the environment or to others. The difference with these products is that they are not chemical based, so they will not penetrate the soil causing lasting affects. Many of these organic pesticide products contain pyrethrum, which is actually a plant that works as a pesticide. Many also contain rotenone, a product that is extracted from the root and stems or exotic tropical plants.
Another organic pesticide product that gardeners should be careful with is ryania. This product is found in many organic pesticides that can be purchased because it does such an excellent job at killing off pests. Ryania is derived from the stems of the tropical plant Ryania speciosa. While this organic pesticide is excellent at killing off pests, the problem is that it can also be toxic to many animals, including household pets. If you have dogs that will be in the yard and near the plants or cats that can get outside, using an organic pesticide product with ryania in it is probably not the best choice.
Before purchasing organic pesticide products at the store, be sure you know what you are getting. Remember that just because a product is labeled organic, this does not necessarily mean that it is safe for your pets or safe for your children. If you are uncertain of the toxicity level of an organic pesticide, don't be afraid to do research or to ask professional landscaping advice.
Organic pesticides are products that are ideal choices when it comes to getting rid of unwanted guests in natural landscaping. While many people turn to chemicals to handle this job, doing so with a natural pesticide can be a better solution. The organic pesticide is a product that is all natural, meaning no chemicals have been added to it. This allows you to have a natural lawn where only products that come from nature are being used for those your natural garden plants. Why is this important? There are many reasons but some of the most basic include keeping your family safe from chemicals, keeping your pets safe as well as helping to protect the environment from chemicals that are overly harsh to it. That said, how can you use organic pesticides for your every day home landscaping needs?
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