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Eco-friendly pest control
Got cockroaches? Grist’s Umbra gives us a few eco-friendly tips for getting rid of the unwanted guests. I’m definitely bookmarking this one as I have little idea what crawlers may await me in the historic rowhouse I just moved into, and my roommate who works for Beyond Pesticides would exterminate me if I let the landlord spray the nasty stuff.
If you're interested in finding a contractor that uses less or non-toxic methods of pest control, check out the Beyond Pesticides service provider directory. They've also got downloadable tip sheets for do-it-yourself control of 25 different pests.
Please check out the website www.bugsandweeds.com. It is a pest prevention site, with a program for preventing pests in our lawns, gardens, landscapes and homes. Pest prevention is the ultimate form of pest control, it needs no chemicals, or even organic or natural pesticides, or the energy to manufacture, package, store, or ship them! It has long range environmental implications for the way we view pest control. If you find the site to be to your liking, please share it with your community.
Thanks,
James