Types Of Natural Insecticides
67Types Of Natural Insecticides
Kill Pest Naturally - Use These Natural Insecticides Now
Tired of using inorganic or artificial pest killer and can't see any good results out of it? Why not give natural insecticides a try and kill those pests the natural way.
There is and forever will be our battle with these insects who never get tired of bugging us. Though technology presents us with different and more advanced insecticides and devices, the results are still not quite satisfying as we would expect.
For centuries, insecticides are being used to get rid of these unwanted pests. But despite our great efforts, these modern synthetics that we are using sometimes fail in preventing the worsening insect damage in our garden and also in our house. So now, many organic gardeners resolve in using these natural insecticides.
There are lots of natural insecticides which are widely used nowadays. One of the benefits of these natural insecticides is that a great number of their types are biodegradable. There are at least more than 1500 plant species that have been known to have insecticidal value. Below are the some of the examples of these natural insecticides that you can try to use:
ROTENONE
This is a botanical insecticide that can be extracted from the derris plants roots. This natural insecticide is harmless in plants but highly toxic in many insects and fish. Rotenone is moderately toxic to warm blooded animals as well as to people and it leaves no residues that are harmful in the vegetables. It destroys insect by contact and stomach poison. Rotenone is slow in acting and it can lose its effectiveness after a week of its application so much more with the presence of air and sun.
PYRETHRUM
This is also a slightly toxic insecticide that can be taken from a certain specie of the chrysanthemum flower that is being imported from Ecuador and Kenya. It causes speedy paralysis for most insects. Pyrethrum is more effective when combined with a poison like synergist otherwise insects can recover. The combination of pyrethrum and synergist such as piperonyl cyclone have increased toxicity and it produces long residual action is being used in household sprays, dusts and crop sprays. This chemical can be used for most fruits and vegetables any time in the growing season.
NICOTINE
Pure nicotine that is extracted from tobacco leaves is highly toxic to mammals. It is effective most when applied on warm weather. It is commonly used in sucking-piercing insects like whiteflies, aphids and leafhoppers. It can be used on plants when nearing harvest because it can quickly degrades.
SABADILLIA
This can be extracted from the lily-like plant seeds and it can kill pest by stomach poison and contraction. Sabadillia is not toxic to warm-blooded animals but it can cause respiratory tract and eye irritation. This deteriorates rapidly if it is exposed in the light. It can be safely used on food crops before harvest. Sabadillia is used as spray or 5-20% dust.
GARLIC SPRAY
Used to kill small pests and for plant protection. Garlic spray is the most commonly used natural insecticide in houses because it is easy to make. All you have to do is to chop raw garlic (90g) and soak it in 2 tablespoons of paraffin oil for at least 24 hours. Then add slowly 600ml of water with 7 grams of soap dissolved in it. Stir well and strain in butter muslin. Store it in a glass container and do not use a metal containers.
These natural insecticides are effective. But, it is important to make sure that these natural insecticides must have a low toxicity level to man and other mammals. It should also be used only if needed and the label directions should be followed strictly. With a good understanding about these natural insecticides, it can result to an effective outcome without harming the environment and you as well.
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