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Healthy Home Economist / Green Living / Pest Control

Pest Control

A nontoxic lifestyle requires knowledge of how to control insects and other pests in and around the home without the use of chemical pesticides.

Since I live in hot, humid Florida, this task has proved incredibly challenging! Roaches, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, flies, fleas and other insects are a problem on a year-round basis.

Hence, I’ve learned over the years a number of ways to handle the situation. I’ve never called a pest control company in over 20 years even with indoor/outdoor pets. We also have an older home that can complicate the situation even further!

There are numerous articles below that go into depth on natural ways for managing specific pests. I hope you find one or more of them helpful.

They provide numerous tips, product suggestions and homemade formulas for managing the situation in a healthy and environmentally friendly manner.

DIY insect repellent spray bottle in greenery

How to Make Bug Repellent Spray (that really works!)

How to make a safe insect repellent spray yourself at home that lab results demonstrate 100% effectiveness for at least one hour. Repels both …

View RecipeHow to Make Bug Repellent Spray (that really works!)
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How to Remove Sugar Ants from Your Home Fast!

How to eliminate tiny sugar ants from your kitchen without toxic chemicals or calling a pest control company. Living in hot, humid Florida, I’ve …

View RecipeHow to Remove Sugar Ants from Your Home Fast!
homemade deer fly trap on a pole

Homemade Deer Fly Trap

How to make a homemade deer fly trap with a few simple and inexpensive materials for easy, nontoxic prevention of their painful, bloodsucking bites. …

View RecipeHomemade Deer Fly Trap
mosquito spraying

Mosquito Spraying and Fogging. 7 Ways to Stay Safe

Mosquito spraying is one of the primary tools local governments use to quickly reduce the number of mosquitoes in a community. Typically, fogging …

Read moreMosquito Spraying and Fogging. 7 Ways to Stay Safe
Homemade Ant Bait: Get Rid of Ants in the House FAST 1

Homemade Ant Bait: Get Rid of Ants in the House FAST

Every Spring they return. Tiny single file armies invading kitchens, bathrooms, and other domestic locations. Or, silently circling your picnic, …

View RecipeHomemade Ant Bait: Get Rid of Ants in the House FAST
Neem: Organic Gardeners Best Friend

Neem: Organic Gardeners Best Friend

So you’ve figured out how to keep Monsanto out of your garden – permanently. Now you’re trying to get this organic gardening thing …

Read moreNeem: Organic Gardeners Best Friend

Safe Flea Control for Pets: No Pesticides and No Drugs (+ Video)

Resolving a flea infestation in your home with natural, nontoxic methods is a fairly simple and straightforward process. Preventing and controlling …

Read moreSafe Flea Control for Pets: No Pesticides and No Drugs (+ Video)
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Citronella: Mosquito Repellent or Consumer Hoax?

The true and the false associated with citronella for landscaping which is considered an effective insect and mosquito repellent by many consumers. …

Read moreCitronella: Mosquito Repellent or Consumer Hoax?
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Naturally and Effectively

Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Naturally and Effectively

When I was a child, bed bugs were considered to be a rather disgusting nuisance written about in classic novels that no longer existed anywhere in the …

Read moreGetting Rid of Bed Bugs Naturally and Effectively

How to Make and Use Yarrow Tincture as Herbal Bug Repellent (stronger than DEET)

How to properly make and use yarrow as a broad spectrum insect repelling herbal tincture which has a reputation for being stronger than DEET. My …

Read moreHow to Make and Use Yarrow Tincture as Herbal Bug Repellent (stronger than DEET)
Natural Fire Ant Killer That Works FAST 1

Natural Fire Ant Killer That Works FAST

If there is anything that makes me cringe and shake my head in disbelief, it’s seeing school and community officials (or parents!) sprinkling …

Read moreNatural Fire Ant Killer That Works FAST
How to Attract and Use Ladybugs for Garden Pest Control

How to Attract and Use Ladybugs for Garden Pest Control

How to attract and keep ladybugs in a home garden for natural and beautiful pest control without the use of any harsh chemicals that harm both the …

Read moreHow to Attract and Use Ladybugs for Garden Pest Control
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