Majority of people expect a natural insecticide would be perfectly safe for people and pets. So when are going to use them, you should know the related problems might arise from it.
Rotenone is an example of natural insecticide. It is prepared from derris plant roots. Though it is safe for people, it does harm to fishes. So when you use it, you should take some precautions to keep it away from water so that fishes don’t die. Rotenone is toxic to the warm-blooded animals. It is some extent toxic to humans. You should therefore protect yourself when you apply this. The good news is that it doesn't harm the safety of vegetables grown using it.
A natural insecticide that causes visionary and respiratory irritations is Sabadillia. Though it causes discomfort, it is not toxic. So you should take care of your inhale when using it. A mask should be useful for this purpose.
Dried peppers can be ground and mixed with water to spray it. This is used as a natural insecticide. However, it also can cause visionary and respiratory irritation. The crucial time to be careful about is the time of grinding the peppers.
Termite control products that contain nicotine sulphates are actually more toxic to the mammals than synthetic products are. These are to be used with caution by an experienced exterminator. Some people use nicotine either in a commercially made product or they process form their own from tobacco leaves. They use these for various insects. The concern trouble is that it is toxic to people. You shouldn’t breathe the vapours.
On the other hand, many a natural insecticide is totally harmless to people and pets. Boric acid is so safe that it can be used in the areas where children play. It is toxic only to insects. Diatomaceous Earth is another very popular example of it that is safe for all mammals, including people.
Lime, orange, and grapefruit oils are produced to be use as natural insecticides in Third World countries. They are very effective for killing many different insects. At the same time, they are absolutely non-toxic to humans. The natural insecticide prepared from the neem tree is not just non-toxic. It is used as an antiseptic. Besides, it is used by herbalists to treat many diseases. It has been used for more than forty years.
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