DIY pest control can you be a great solution if you aren’t considering professional pest control services. Then again it can also pose a problem especially if you are unsure as to what products to use, what’s worth using and how it will affect your family
Pest control is a critical part of the maintenance of your home. There are various DIY options on the market from organic to non organic and natural pesticide recipes. Organic store bought pesticides are a good option to use in and around your house. Be sure to read all the instructions carefully when using these products. I’ve searched the net to try and figure out what’s worth buying and this is what I found
If you want a solution to pests that is safe for humans, animals and children then some organic store bought products are a good idea to invest in. I recommend doing a spot test to see if you are allergic to any of the product before using them.
1. EcoSmart Organic Home Pest Control
Product summary: This is an organic insecticide liquid formula and is a good product if you would like a safe alternative to traditional insecticides on the market. There are no harsh chemicals in this spray that you need to worry about, the smell is a lovely fresh natural scent. Essential oils are the main ingredients of this product. These ingredients are non-toxic to the environment and safe to use around pets and children
Thoughts, opinions and tips: This is a great product which works on a variety of pests including fleas, cockroaches and ants, it is safe to use and you’ll be happy to know that it won’t contaminate groundwater. Take note that your pets might prefer to be outside after you spray.
2. Garden Safe 93190 HG-93190 pest Control
Product summary: This is an easy-to-use quick-mix liquid concentrate which can be used to kill caterpillars and worms. It comes highly recommended and is safe to use around animals. It does not destroy the natural environment or natural creatures around it such as honey bees and ladybugs. This can be used on foliage, you’ll notice that the caterpillars will stop eating plants once applied.
Thoughts, opinions and tips: This is so effective it can be used as the only product to clean up your garden against worms and caterpillars. It can be used long-term and is safe and effective. This product will ensure that you have virtually no worms left over after application. Thankfully this product stays on even after the rain. Note you might find the smell quite strong
3. Organic Laboratories 100-021 Lab QT Organocide 3-in-1 Garden Spray
Product summary: This product is a natural, safe and organic insecticide garden spray. It will rid your garden of a variety of issues such as insects, fungal diseases as well as powdery mildew. It is great to use because it’s both safe for the environment and safe for indoor use. Ingredients include sesame and fish oil which do not pose a threat to your plants
Thoughts, opinions and tips: You’ll love this product especially because it can be used for several years without adverse effects on you or your plants. Note that this product smells of fish but the smell will quickly disappear
4. Monterey 704596 Caterpillar Killer Pesticide, 1-Pint, 16 Ounces
Product summary: This is a concentrate solution to be mixed to get the final product. It’s good for clearing up caterpillar type insects, it won’t damage the environment but is effective on ladybugs, birds, earthworms, honeybees and caterpillars. Thankfully for us it this is safe to use on fruits vegetables and trees.
Thoughts, opinions and tips: This product is particularly good at keeping cabbages worm free. The great thing about this product is that it doesn’t need a lot of application for it to effective and you don’t have to reapply it to get it to work. It’s safe for humans and animals and you’ll be sure that you won’t have to worry about caterpillars anymore
5. EcoSmart Organic Insect Killer, 10 Pound Bag of Granules
Product summary: This is another addition from the EcoSmart product range. These lawn granules kill a variety of insects, around about 100. It is absolutely organic and won’t harm your pets or your kids. It won’t contaminate groundwater either. This company has a very good reputation of having effective products that and safe, organic and convenient
Thoughts, opinions and tips: This is also great if you would like to get rid of spiders in the yard without having to use a very harsh chemical. It keeps them away for 6 months as well as killing off smaller insects along the way. After 3 days all your insect problems will help drastically reduce
6. Eco Defense Home Pest Control Spray, USDA Biobased
Product summary: This is an organic pest spray that naturally kills a variety of pests such a silverfish, house roach, stink bugs, fleas, scorpion, silverfish and more. You don’t have to worry about the product being harmful to your home as it is safe to use around children and pets being both natural and non-toxic.
Thoughts, opinions and tips: Not many sprays are necessary to do job. It’s safe to use around children and animals. After a couple of months you’ll realize that the amount of insects that you see in general greatly decreases
7. Safer Brand 3 in1 Garden Spray Concentrate 32 Ounces 5462
Product summary: This is a very concentrated liquid solution that makes 16 bottles of ready to use spray. It prevents harmful diseases as it is an insecticide, fungicide and miticide all in one while not harming plants. Ingredients used in this product include sulfur and potassium salts of fatty acids which are effective in killing insects. The best part of this product is its ability to control a variety of plant aliments all in one.
Thoughts, opinions and tips: This product is safe to use for many years with no health hazards. It works well if used as directed and you can say goodbye to beetles, crickets, lace bugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, plant bugs, scale crawlers, thrips and aphids on your plants. It’s very safe for vegetable and fruit gardens and you can eat the plants after spraying.
8. Ecosmart 33507-01Organic Home Pest Control, 24-Ounce
Product summary: Ecosmart seems to be dominating the organic pesticide game. This is an easy ready to use organic repellent pest spray. This product is safe to use around children and you can be assured that this is non-toxic and can be used all over the home. Home invading pests such as a variety of ant, flea, spider and cockroach species will be repelled by this product. It is a fast acting product and won’t do any harm to you your children or your pets
Thoughts, opinions and tips: It’s family friendly as most of the ingredients are essential oils. It has a strong smell of cloves, rosemary and thyme which is work well to ward off pests. You are sure to have a nice clean home after using this product.
9. EcoSmart 33115 Organic Insect Killer Ready to Spray, 32-Ounce
Product summary: If you want a ready to use insect killing spray that’s super convenient then this is the way to go. This spray treats insects for up to 5000 square feet. It effectively kills over 100 types of insects on contact yet still being non-toxic to use around children and pets. This is possible because its plant-based thus is safe to use on vegetables, flowers and fruits and can be used straight out of the bottle
Thoughts, opinions and tips: This is great if you want a ready to use already mixed spray option that you can use for many years. There’s no worry as to how this will affect your dogs and cats as it is not harmful to them. Note that the smell might be quite strong. It can be used every few months to keep your home protected from insects, you will quickly see a sharp decrease in insects after using this product
10. Organic Neem Bliss 100% Pure Cold Pressed Neem Seed Oil
Product summary: This cold pressed neem oil is biodegradable so it won’t cause harm to humans, pets or helpful bacteria but it will get rid of insects. It can be mixed with lotion or cream but it is not to be applied directly on skin, an added bonus is that it can be used indoor and outdoor
Thoughts, opinions and tips: This is great if you want a product that can repel insects, this will leave your plants looking in better shape. The fact that you can use it on your body is very convenient.
Homemade natural options as insecticides
If you plan on using organic insecticides or pesticides then make sure to do your research as to which ingredients will help with which pests. Organic and natural homemade insecticides and pesticides are sometimes even more effective than store bought pesticides, they are also healthier for you and your family.
You might prefer to use general commercial products to get rid of pests in your home, if so then enjoy my article by clicking this link.
If you enjoyed this article, found it helpful or think someone else would find it interesting or helpful please share it. I would really appreciate it.
