Following are a list of pesticides. Choose a pesticide for which you would like to find out about alternatives, disposal methods, and hazardous chemicals.
| Chemical Product | Less Toxic Alternatives |
Hazard Properties | Waste Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fungicides | aerate soil, keep areas clean and dry; do not overwater | toxic | stored |
| House Plant Insecticide | mix 2 tbs. dishwashing liquid with 2 cups water and spray on leaves | toxic | stored |
| Arsenicals | live traps, remove food supply | toxic | stored |
| Botanicals | insecticidal soap; import predators (ladybugs, ground beetles, preying mantis) | toxic | stored |
| Carbamates | keep garden weed free; import predators, insecticidal soap | toxic | stored |
| Chlorinated Hydrocarbons | keep garden clean, import predators, insecticidal soap | toxic | stored |
| Organophosphates | remove plant and wood debris from garden, insecticidal soap | toxic | stored |
| Flea Collars and Sprays | herbal collar/ointment (eucalyptus or rosemary); 1/2 tsp. Brewers yeast/lb. of pet weight daily | toxic | fully use |
| Roach and Ant Killers | Roaches: 1/1 boric acid/powdered sugar (toxic - pets and children). Ants: chili powder to hinder entry | toxic | stored |
| Rat and Mouse Poisons | live traps, remove food supply | toxic | stored |
| Herbicides | strong hoeing or hand weeding; keep grass short | toxic | stored |
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