Precautions Should You Take When Using Natural Insecticide
A natural insecticide is the safest kind you can use. The half-life, or the amount of time the substance stays active in the environment, is much shorter than for synthetic chemicals. However, there are some precautions you should take to use natural insecticide safely.
One use of natural insecticide is for keeping chiggers off of humans. Oil of pennyroyal or mountain mint can be rubbed on as a preventative. If you are pregnant, though, you will not want to be in contact with these substances. They can cause you to start having contractions. Sabadillia is a natural insecticide that is a stomach poison for insects. It is not toxic to humans. It does cause irritation to the eyes and to the lungs. If you put it on your garden, be sure to wear a mask. You should also wear a mask when using another natural insecticide, Diatomaceous Earth.




