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Non -Toxic Pest Control (Outdoor)
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*  Beneficial Insects  *  Mosquito *
*  Least Toxic Alternatives to DEET  * Wasp Trap  *
*  Electric Rat / Mouse Traps *  Bug Torch  *


Least Toxic Alternatives to DEET (Excerpt From Pesticide Action Network North America)

Citronella 
Citronella is the active ingredient most commonly found in "natural" or "herbal" insect repellents marketed in the United States. It is registered with the EPA as an insect repellent. Citronella oil has a lemony scent and was originally extracted from the grass plant Cymbopogon nardus. 
 
Country Home Products::
500,000 BTU Weed Torch Kill weeds with heat, not chemicals This commercial-quality torch works great for weed burning, pavement edging, melting snow and ice, thawing pipes, burning brush, stump burning, etc. Kit includes vapor torch, flame-adjusting brass valve, 10 ft. of hose and safety fitting that automatically shuts off. Complete with fittings to attach to any size propane tank (not included). Propane tank not included.
Country Home Products / DR® Power Equipment :: 
Electric Rat Trap Quickly kill problem rodents without using poisons This really is a better mousetrap, and much more effective than those messy snap-style traps. The Electric Rat Trap delivers a deadly shock of electricity to quickly and humanely kill rats or mice. Rodents enter the trap to retrieve the bait (dry pet food works great and is included) and step on a kill plate. A green light indicates when the trap is set. A blinking red light indicates a kill. Will kill approximately 40 rodents per set of four D batteries (not included). Disposal is clean and easy. 11-1/2"l x 4-3/4"h x 4"w. 
Electronic Mouse Trap Yardiac.com:: Electronic Mouse Trap

Finally A Better Mouse TrapThe Electronic Mouse Trap will quickly and safely eliminate mice from your home. This device kills mice with a high voltage charge. No poisons, sticky messes or snapped fingers. You never touch a dead mouse; simply open the lid and dispose of dead rodent. Green indicator light blinks for 24 hours when activity is detected. Safe for use around pets and children It delivers an electrical shock to kill mice in seconds. Safe to use around children and pets. Built in safety feature 4 AAbatteries not included.

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Escar-Go!r Slug & Snail Control gardensalive.com:: Escar-Go!     Slug & Snail Control

Signature Product.A bait that lures slugs and snails away from their hiding places.

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Snake Away 1.75 lb. Container Yardiac.com:: Snake Away 1.75 lb. Container

Only EPA Approved Snake Repellent Snake-A-Way is the worlds only EPA approved, university tested, patented snakerepellent. It has been proven effective against both poisonous and non-poisonoussnakes. When used and applied as directed it is safe to humans, animals and plant life. It has been universally approved and endorsed by naturalists,conservationists and ecologists.Effectiverepellent for 2 to 3 monthNot destroyed by rain!University tested and a patented productAlerts the snakes sensory perception and turns the snake awaySnakes leave area for good2 lbs. Treats up to a 1/2 acre!California residents order Approved Snake Stopper!Lowest Price on the NET!

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Citrus Home Pest Killer yardiac.com:: Citrus Home Pest Killer

Kills and Repels bug for weeks! Bugs like food -- but it's unsafe to spray harsh chemicals! Use Citrus Home Pest control! It is made from orange peels and is safe to use around food humans and pets. Kill ants, roaches, palmettos, fleas, silverfish, and other insect pests on contact. Spray the entire house(indoors and outdoors) with the 32 oz. ready to use spray! We guarantee your satisfaction or your money back.

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Whole Control Repellent
More Animal Repellents
 Yardiac.com::  Whole Control Repellent

Deter even the most determined digging vagrants! This concentrate issprayed directly into the areas where armadillos, moles, voles, gophers,and other burrowing animals are digging.It is not a poison and will not hurt any animals. Whole Controlwill leave a residual in the ground which tastes awful. As invadersdig, they will come in contact with the bad tasting soil and quicklydecide the bad taste is too strong and prompt them to find food elsewhere.TARGET PESTS: Armadillos, moles, voles, gophers,possum and more!APPLICATION: One 32 oz bottle will treat 5000 square feet.The product is not destroyed by rain and may remain effective for up tothree months when applied as directed.

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Rodent Trap Yardiac.com:: Rodent Trap

Designed To Trap Not Harm For larger animals such as muskrats, skunks, ferrets. For mice, shrews, and voles. Gravity-action doors at both ends give target animals extra confidence to enter the trap.Dimensions: 10" x 3" x 3".Preassembled.

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Outdoor Decor::
Mosquito Foggers and Repellents -  Mosquitoes can ruin your picnics, your pool parties and your camping trips. Get rid of them and fast, with mosquito repellents that are safe to use around children and pets but still get the job done. Keep guests and family safe and comfortable with mosquito repellents tested and proven as some of the most effective on the market! 
gardeners.com::
Mosquito Control Rings, set of 20  - Stop Mosquitoes from Breeding in Your Birdbath or Pond! Any standing water can breed swarms of mosquitoes, even your birdbath or rain barrel. Our Mosquito Controls contain Bt Israelenis,' a naturally occuring bacterium that kills mosquito larvae for a full 30 days. Each slow-release, floating Control Ring treats 100 sq. ft. of
surface area in your pond or water garden. Control mosquitoes naturally. 
Rings last for a month.  Each ring treats 100 sq. ft.  Rings measure 2-1/4" diameter by 3/4" thick. Each ring, placed in water, controls 100 square feet of water surface area, no matter how deep. Can be stored in a dry, cool area for up to two years. 
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DynaTrap Three-Way Mosquito Trap is Quietly Effective DynaTrap attracts biting insects three ways; with CO2, UV light and heat. Once pests reach the trap, a fan draws them into a sealed collection chamber. Just hang the DynaTrap in a protected area, plug it in, and empty the collection chamber when it’s full. Enjoy summer evenings outdoors again! Easy, quiet, effective and low maintenance No propane tanks or attractants to refill No irritating zapping noises Inexpensive to operate Just twist chamber to open and empty Protects up to 1/2 acre. Place in porch or covered area only. Do not expose to precipitation.
Garden Solutionsr Wasp Trap gardensalive.com:: Garden Solutionsr Wasp Trap

Only from Gardens Alive! Says goodbye to pesky backyard wasps with Garden Solutions Wasp Trap!

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  gardeners.com::
Jewel-Tone Wasp Trap- Amber, Blue Or Green A Classy Trap for Pesky Wasps A little sugar water in the bottom of these pretty glass jars will lure wasps inside, where they can’t escape. Hang overhead or set on a table for wasp-free dining. Pretty and practical way to trap wasps Attract wasps, hornets and yellow jackets with a little sugar water Hang up or set on a tabletop away from active areas Enjoy wasp-free dining!  Can be left outdoors Made of heavy-duty glass 5" W x 8-1/2" H &14.95

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Beneficial Insects for Your Garden

Sta-HomeT Lady Beetles gardens alive:: Sta-HomeT Lady Beetles

Adult lady beetles and their larvae are an excellent, non-chemical way to control aphids, Colorado potato beetles (egg stage) and other insect pests in your garden.

Beneficial Sf Nematodes Gardens Alive::  Beneficial Sf Nematodes

Tomatoes are vulnerable to destructive Root-Knot nematodes. Field trials show our Sf nematodes to control 100% of root-knot nematodes. Pkg of 5 million.

Green Lacewings Lacewing Combo Gardens Alive:: Green Lacewings Lacewing Combo

Lacewings are the best all-purpose predator for your garden or greenhouse.


 

Other Resourses

Pesticides & Alternatives - How to choose the least toxic product - Pennsylvania State University 
Identifying Stinging Insects (pdf) Journal of Pesticide Reform / Spring 2002 -  Vol 22, No 1
Secret Ingredients in Pesticides - Adverse Health Effects Of Inert Ingredients Andrew Cuomo
 
 

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