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If it buzzes, squeaks, eats your azaleas and has more legs than you do, chances are you don't want it creeping around your house. Blasting unwanted critters with a potent poison may seem like a satisfying solution to your pest problem, but the same stuff that's toxic to pests is often toxic to people, too -- especially kids. And because pesticides typically treat pest symptoms, and not underlying causes, they often don't work as well as prevention-based alternatives.Nontoxic pest control works outside the house too. You can manage weeds, plant diseases and garden bugs without having to resort to hazardous chemicals. For example, mowing your lawn frequently at a high height (recommendations vary depending on grass species) will keep weeds from elbowing their way in. Here are some general tips for putting a lid on pests. |
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