2. Pests have an immediate impact on your daily
routine. You do not have peace of mind when
they begin to infest your property. Pest control
can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
People, on the other hand, still prefer to employ
chemicals to eliminate pests.
You can get rid of pests that are affecting your
life and property in several very eco-friendly
ways.
These are the environmental impact of
pesticides
Pesticides have been used to eliminate of pests
all over the world since they are an effective
approach to get rid of them. Pesticides, on the
other hand, kill pests while also harming other
creatures that aren't pests. Some pollutants can
linger in the environment for years, eventually
making their way into the soil and groundwater.
3. After the chemicals leech into the soil, they end
up in the food chain and have serious adverse
effects on healthy animals, fish, and plants.
Other types of pesticides "volatize," which
means that the vapor or gas can spread to other
areas and affect the ecosystem in those areas.
Animals like frogs get affected, and their
reproductive systems are damaged.
The health risks associated with pesticide
exposure
Pesticides can cause undesirable responses in
some people who are sensitive to them. These
are negative reactions, just as if they had eaten
shellfish, almonds, or milk. The following are
some of the disorders connected to pesticide
exposure:
Alzheimers disease
Parkinsons disease
Congenital disabilities
4. Cancer
ADHD
Toxins have a strong impact on unborn and
young children. Pesticide exposure results in
reduced birth rates, fewer nerve cells, and
diminished cognitive ability. Due to the
detrimental effects of pesticides, we've
compiled a list of 10 eco-friendly pest-control
solutions.
5. 1. Rodent traps instead of poison
It would be preferable if you utilised non-
poisonous rodent traps. When you use poison,
it's possible that your pets or children will
become poisoned as well. Poisons also take a
long time to kill rats, which is terrible. The most
effective method is to utilise rodent traps.
2. Use Cedar oil
Cedar oils are produced from the cedar tree.
Insects such as mosquitoes, ants, and flies are
repelled by it. As a result, it's utilised in a
variety of ways to get rid of insects.
6. 3. Sticky boards
To attract insects, sticky boards are coated in
glue and perfumed. The sticky boards are an
excellent technique to get rid of tenacious
insects.
4. Use soapy water for ants
Ants use chemical trails to communicate where
the food is located. The chemical trail is
eliminated by spraying soapy water directly on
the ants or pouring soapy water on their track.
5. Freeze your woolens
When dealing with moth infestations, it is
necessary to freeze your woolens in order to kill
the larvae.
7. 6. Lemon water or white vinegar
Vinegar and lemon water are repulsive to ants.
To erase the ants' chemical trail and eradicate
them, you can spray them directly or on their
tracks.
7. Electronic slug fence
Slugs are electrocuted by copper, therefore you
can get rid of them by wrapping a copper wire
around your plants and powering it with a 6-volt
battery.
8. 8. Use beer to fight slugs and snails.
Slugs are attracted to beer, so bury a beer bottle
in the garden with the rim one inch above the
ground. This trap will attract and drown all of
the slugs.
9. 9. Use Diatomaceous earth
When you grind the diatomaceous earth, its fine
particles affect insects' respiratory organs, slugs,
and snails, hence suffocating them. The
diatomaceous earth has been rated safe to use
around human beings.
10. Solar-powered pest control gadgets
The solar-powered pest control devices are
placed in the ground and emit vibrations that
scare away rodents. These devices can be used
anywhere and are safe for children and pets.
10. Final thoughts
Pests are an annoyance to everyone, and we all
want them gone. However, there are humane
and eco-friendly methods that we can employ to
ensure that we save the environment while
eliminating pests.
The environmental effects of pesticides also
have a direct impact on global warming, which
occurs when we use harsh chemicals to
eradicate pests that are wreaking havoc on our
lives.
11. Published by:
Pro Pest Control
Sydney
https://www.propestco
ntrolsydney.com.au/
Phone: 02 8188 3997