Killing Insects The Natural Way

If you believe that all insects should be removed from this world you should reconsider.  It's because of this belief that there are so many products on the market designed to help people get rid of the unwanted insects.  While it's true that there are many insects that can cause harm, they usually do so as a way to protect themselves and preserve their species.  So think again about killing ants in your garden.

If there are insects in your home and garden that you simply are unable to live with, please only target the insects that are genuinely doing harm to your home or your health.  Some people have allergies to insects and so are left with no choice but to eradicate them.  To most people a wasp or bee sting is just a little painful however there are also those whose allergic reaction is considerably worse.

Of course, you should already understand that we cannot live without some insects or at least they pose no threat to us.  Everyone loves butterflies as they are so pretty, however those who are keen gardeners aren't too happy about the caterpillars munching on their plants!  Beneficial insects that don't hurt us or our crops are ladybugs and some species of wasps.  Honeybees can sting when threatened, but without honeybees, our honey supply would suffer. Insects and other animals benefit as well. People aren't the only ones who benefit from honey.

For umpteen years a product called boric acid has been used in the area of controlling roaches.  Ants have been an age-old problem because of their ability to bite and take over our kitchens.  Wasps that do sting cause allergic reactions, fear in small children and many adults because of their aggressive nature.  In order not to get too close to them, people tend to use a spray killer.  A useful thing to learn too is what ants eat.

Neem comes from the Indian lilac tree.  The reason it works is that it prevents the insect from being able to feed and also regulates growth.  Pyrethrum is one of the most popular natural insecticides for attacking insects.  It is used to paralyze and must be applied directly.  It's contained in many pet shampoos for flea and tick control.  We all know about Nicotine in cigarettes, seen mostly in a negative light because of the harm it causes lungs when smoked.  Some insects can actually be controlled by it.  Rotenone and sabadilla dust can be considered exotic natural insecticides because they are made from plants that exist in other countries.  If for whatever reason you want to get rid of honeybees then you should use Sabadilla, however it should be noted that it's only a short-term solution.  So consider the possibility of homemade ant killer.