Linda's Links

Spring 2003

Hello everyone,
This issue I will be reviewing some helpful websites that I have found regarding "Natural Pest Control."

My first link can be found at:
http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww69eii.htm
Mosquitoes - Control and Protection: Preventing West Nile Virus
by Carol Highfill
Safety from West Nile Virus lies in eliminating whatever mosquitoes you can and in protecting yourself and your pets from those which survive and may carry disease. This article presents some actions you can take and some products you can use to prevent breeding, kill adult and immature mosquitoes, repel them from your property and your person, and keep them out of the house.

My second link can be found at:
http://www.thebestcontrol.com/
Intelligent Pest Management™
Safe, Non-Toxic approach to Pest Management
The Bug Stops Here - A Free Book by Steve Tvedten! 
One part I found especially interesting was "Intelligent Control for Ticks" at http://www.thebestcontrol.com/bugstop/control_ticks.htm

My third link can be found at:
http://www.landofvos.com/articles/wingtips/safepest.html
Safe and Natural Pest Control
by Carolyn Swicegood
There is abundant evidence of the risk that synthetic pesticides pose to human and animal health. By using natural pest deterrents that have been used successfully for generations, we can minimize the risk to ourselves and our birds. Here are some natural methods of dealing with both indoor and outdoor pests.

My fourth link can be found at:
http://www.clevelandseniors.com/home/althome.htm

My fifth link can be found at:
http://www.detnews.com/2002/garden/0208/10/e20-558252.htm
Control  Garden Pests without Poison

My sixth link can be found at:
http://eartheasy.com/live_natpest_control.htm
Natural Insect Pest Control
Insect pests are an intimate part of every home. In the air, the carpet, the counter or cupboard, every home shares its resources with these tiny, often unseen invaders. Pesticides are available for most common household insect pests, but these potent chemical compounds may be more harmful to you and the environment than the pests.
Here are some natural, non-toxic ways to control household insect pests

My last link can be found at::
http://www.safeinsecticide.com/

Food-Grade Bug Killer
They are selling a product, so take it for what it's worth.  

Well, that's all for now. I hope you found the links useful, and will join me again, next issue, for more of "Linda's Links."