Gardening > Pest ControlJanuary 17, 2004

Organic Gardening - Natural Insecticides (PDF)

Despite our best efforts, nonchemical methods sometimes fail to prevent excessive insect damage in the garden. At such times, the use of insecticides may be the only alternative left to save the crop. When damage becomes great enough to warrant emergency measures, organic gardeners often will want to use natural insecticides and various homemade botanical sprays, instead of synthetic organic chemicals. for use on a wide range of vegetable and fruit crops.

2 Page(s)

Contents:

  • Pyrethrum
  • Nicotine
  • Sabadilla
  • Rotenone
  • Other Pesticides
  • Safe Use of Pesticides

This article is available in PDF format. Click here to download it.

Published by: New Mexico State University

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