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Healthy Pest Control

Submitted by misnhub on Thu, Apr. 23, 2009

I am very particular about bringing toxic products into my home, but the one thing that I have not been able to give up is my quarterly pest control service. Although I realize that this is one of the worst exposures my family encounters, we live in a rural area, and I can't stand the thought of the outside creatures being inside my house. Does anyone know of a safe and effective pesticide that I can spray myself? I am willing to buy or make it as long as it really works.

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Comments (3)

gufdi420
Wed, Dec. 09, 2009

Depends on the pest, pest control.

I use Orange Guard for inside and some outside spraying. Not toxic to us or pets. Mice and ants also don't like peppermint. A mixture of soap and peppermint oil sprayed around areas they like to get in is a deterrent. These need to be applied more regularly because they don't last like the toxic stuff.

umsale
Wed, Oct. 07, 2009

Curious as well

If you find out, please let me know as well!

abbyful
Fri, Jun. 19, 2009

I don't know about spray

I don't know about spray products, but I use borax as an insect preventative.