Organic Pesticide

Pesticides of any kind, whether a food pesticide or home-use pesticide, are poisons designed to kill living things. Two of the most dangerous classes of insecticides — organophosphate (OP) and carbamate chemicals used as both food pesticides and home pesticides — disrupt the nervous system of insects, leading to death. Unfortunately, these nerve-damaging, or neurotoxic, chemicals work exactly the same way in mammals, including pets and humans. To avoid food pesticides, choose organic foods for your family. For most household pest control, including pet care, you can try an organic pesticide and/or natural means by which to reduce pests from becoming a problem. Organic or non-synthetic pesticides can also be toxic, so caution is necessary when you use them. For suggestions of organic pesticides as well as non-toxic means to control fleas, ants, and other household pests, review the articles linked to below.