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Alternatives to Pesticides
BOTANICAL PESTICIDES:
Pesticides extracted from plants with insecticidal properties (rotenone, pyrethrum) tend to break down quickly in the environment; however, they are sometimes toxic to people, pets and wildlife when first applied. Take special care when applying rotenone next to water because it is very toxic to fish.
INSECTICIDAL SOAPS AND OILS:
Soaps and oils are non-toxic to people and pets;
however, they may harm some
plants. Test spray on a few leaves and wait several days to see if
damage appears before spraying the entire plant. They will kill
good organisms as well as
the target pest.
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