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Some people have the mistaken idea that all insects are bad. An abnormal paranoia of
anything that creeps and crawls or slithers can sell a lot of chemicals and natural
insecticides. The market feeds off people's fear of insects. Parents teach their children
to be leery of insects. While it's true that there are many insects that can cause harm,
they usually do so as a way to protect themselves and preserve their species.
Attacking all insects is irrational. It would cause a huge imbalance in nature if we didn't
have insects. It's even necessary to feed off the predatory insects to keep the insect
population under control.
If you need to attack insects, at least do nature the justice of attacking the ones that
are only a threat to you or your plants' survival or health. People who are allergic to
certain insects have little choice but to rid their homes and property of them. A wasp or
bee sting could put some people in the hospital.
Some insects that are beneficial and do not cause harm to us will cause harm in some
form to our plants. Butterflies are beautiful creatures, but gardeners and fruit crop
growers may not appreciate their caterpillars! Beneficial insects that don't hurt us or
our crops are ladybugs and some species of wasps. Honeybees can sting when
threatened, but without honeybees, our honey supply would suffer. People aren't the
only ones who benefit from honey. Insects and other animals benefit as well.
If you must attack insects,
natural insecticides can be safer for our environment than
the chemical poisons that line the shelves of our stores. Natural insecticides are made
from oils, flowers, seeds, and sometimes even bacteria.
Some say that a natural insecticide cannot, by its nature, be as effective as a synthetic
one. Chemical insecticides are used often by large farms. It may seem that the time for
the use of natural insecticide is past, yet they are still in use. So, why use a natural
insecticide?
First, there is an abundance of plants that can be used for their natural insecticide
properties. Over 1500 are presently being used for control of pests. This provides a
variety of methods to get rid of unwanted insects. There are many factors that will
determine which kind of natural insecticide you will use. Some are more inexpensive.
Some are more easily obtained than others. Some are safer to humans and pets. If you
decide to use a natural insecticide, you will have many choices.
Most types of natural insecticide are biodegradable. This means that when the
substance has served its purpose, it doesn't stick around to cause damage to the
environment. It is washed away with the rain. It degrades and becomes a part of the
soil with no harmful residue. A natural insecticide is often used when there is concern
about a synthetic insecticide that is sold commercially. A synthetic insecticide can
contain poisons and toxins that are not found in a natural insecticide. These can be
harmful to living things other than the insects they were intended for.
Synthetic chemical insecticides often contain ingredients that kill beneficial insects.
These insects may be bees that pollinate fruits and vegetables. They may be ladybugs
or butterflies, which are also helpful to have in a garden. A natural insecticide will
probably leave beneficial insects safe. One downside of using a natural insecticide is
cost. Many that are sold in garden centres are more expensive than their synthetic
counterparts. If you can, you may be willing to pay the extra cost. Yet, if you can't
afford a natural insecticide that is sold in a store, you have the option of making your
own.
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