Pesticide Alternatives

Posted by Erin on Monday, October 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Creepy crawlers tormenting you? Before reaching for the chemical pesticide bug spray, we’ve got some alternatives for you to consider.

For ants: place chili powder near entry points and wipe up their trails with soapy water.
Keep counters clean and seal openings into the house with caulk.
Repel insects with citronella candles.
Kill your pets fleas by gradually adding brewers yeast to their diet.
Keep roaches out by placing chopped bay leaves and cucumber skins along floors and corners.
For plant pesticides, place soapy water on leaves and then rinse.