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Alternatives for Gardening andPest Control
HOUSEHOLD PESTICIDE ALTERNATIVES Discourage insects with good housekeeping. Seal cracks, keep windows and doors airtight, and keep food and water in sealed containers.
ANTS
- Use cinnamon, cream of tartar, or red chili powder to hinder entry.
- Wash kitchen counters with equal parts of white vinegar and water.
- Plant pennyroyal, peppermint and tansy around your home.
ROACHES
- Remove all sources of food and water, and hiding places such as old newspapers and other clutter.
- Place bay leaves around cracks in room.
- Set out dishes of equal amounts baking soda and powdered sugar. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
FLEAS AND TICKS
- Vacuum every day for a week and throw away the vacuum bag each day.
- Place eucalyptus leaves in your pet's sleeping area.
GARDEN PESTICIDE ALTERNATIVES
MOSQUITOES
- Eliminate sources of standing water.
- Plant mint in your yard.
- Use citronella or pennyroyal.
APHIDS AND SPIDER MITES
- Spray a mixture of a few drops dishwashing liquid in a quart of water on plants. (Spraying every three days for over a nine day period interrupts their egg cycle.)
GARDEN CHEMICAL ALTERNATIVES
FERTILIZERS
- Use household compost, wood ash, peat moss, or fish meal.
FUNGICIDES
- Avoid over watering.
- Keep garden growing areas clean and dry.
For household cleaning alternatives, click here.
To Contact the Sanitation Division Call 284-6070
