Nontoxic Pest Control
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Lawn Weeds
Keep grass thick and healthy to prevent weeds from taking root—mow high
(2 to 4 inches), water infrequently but deeply to encourage deep roots
and pull weeds early. Fertilizers can leach into waterways, contributing
to algae blooms. Instead, use grass clippings, compost or seed your lawn
with white Dutch clover to fix nitrogen.
Resources
Beneficial Insects:
www.arbico.com
www.insectary.com
www.biologicco.com
Horticulture Supplies:
www.bountifulgardens.org
www.gardens-alive.com
Pest Control and IPM:
Pheromone traps: Victor Insect Monitors ($49 for 300,
www.bugoffpccenter.com)
Bio-Integral Resource Center (www.birc.org, 510-524-2567)
www.planetnatural.com
www.seabrightlabs.com
Information:
www.beyondpesticides.org
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, www.pesticide.org
Pesticide Action Network North America, www.panna.org.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, epa.gov/pesticides
Green Guide 109 | July/August 2005 | For Gardeners
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