Plant Gardens 101

These days, as environmental awareness spreads like wildfire, so too does a push for organic products and a general concern over chemicals and their possible dangers. If you’re one of the many concerned about the safety of chemical pesticides, you should know that the Environmental Protection Agency reports that almost all cases of poisoning related to pest control chemicals has come as a result of not following the instruction label that came with the product.

That being said, many believe the use of any chemical poisons in the treatment of pest problems represents some amount of risk. Indeed, these modern times have brought not only a rise to cloth grocery bags and a demand for organic lotions, but also a general concern for the safety of all things manufactured. And, if you are one of the concerned, you may have spent hours scouring the internet for a pest control alternative that is not only natural, but also truly effective. (more…)

If you’re afraid of spraying chemicals in your house or harming the environment by using pesticides, there’s yet another alternative: electronic pest control devices. These devices have been around for more than two decades but have become more widely known only recently. This could be because they claim to be environment-friendly, as they work using ultrasonic and electromagnetic methods.

Whether or not they are effective has been a matter of debate as there isn’t adequate data available about whether they affect health and how effective they actually are. Those who deal in them have made a list of attractive claims to counter the well-known ill effects of regular pest control. Electronic pest control, they claim, is non toxic and non-invasive, leaves no residue, and is safe for family and pets. (more…)