Category: Gardening

Caffeine, A Natural Insecticide

Caffeine is used in chocolate, soda, coffee and tea. Caffeine is produced by plants. Humans love caffeine products. Chocolate is such a sweet taste to almost everyone that tries it. Not long after tasting chocolate most people begin to love it. Some people even begin to crave the taste of chocolate …

How to overcome the limitations of natural insecticides

Using natural insecticides as a means to control insect infestations will take a little more diligence and persistence then it would using their synthetic counterparts. Natural insecticides are not a quick fix but in the long run the extra work benefits everybody.

There are few things to keep in m…

How can you start to use natural insecticides

Making the decision to switch from synthetic insecticides to natural insecticides may seem a bit overwhelming at first. You don’t have to do everything at one time necessarily; it can be a gradual change.

We’re so accustomed to simply grab the nearest can of spray or that bag of synthetic insect…

Are natural insecticides safe around pets

This is a common concern amongst eco-conscious pet owners. The majority of natural insecticides are safe for use around household pets. There are a few exceptions however and need to be kept in mind when you use certain natural insecticides around your home and in your yard.

One of the reasons peo…

Essential oils that are natural insecticides

Essential oils are made from plants and are normally derived from flowers and leaves, roots and stems. They are extracted from these plants by various methods, which take all of the essential properties from within the plant. What is left is a highly concentrated form of the Chemical Properties that…

Teaching children about natural insecticides

It is never too late or too early to begin teaching your children about eco-friendly gardening. Teaching them about natural insecticides, their uses and why it is important for our environment at a young age can help foster a connection to the earth and their responsibility towards it.

A great way…

Why should you use natural insecticides

We know why the agricultural industry has to rely on synthetic or chemical insecticides, if they lose a crop to insect damage, they don’t make any money, and your produce prices climb sky high. The growing trend towards the use of natural insecticides for personal gardeners and a growing number of …

Can natural insecticides damage soil or compost

Over use of any insecticides is never a good idea but if you have to use one it is always better to use a natural insecticide. This can be a common concern for the eco-conscious gardeners who are also trying to improve the quality of their soil.

Synthetic insecticides tend to have a lingering effe…

Neem, More Than A Natural Inserticide

The Neem tree is a special gift from Mother Nature. It is located in many parts of the world but originally grows in Asia. The Neem tree comes from the mahogany family of trees. It is a very helpful tree in Burma, India and Pakistan. In fantasy type movies like Sinbad, there is a tree with powerful …

Why Natural Insecticides

If left unchecked, everything on our planet that is not covered with water would be covered with insects. Humans regard most insects as pests. Mosquitoes bother us, sucking our blood and spreading disease. Flies get on our food and invade our space. Termites eat our wood and destroy our structures. …