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Green Products that Kill Bed Bugs
“Green” products are now available to treat all types of insects that may be
infesting your home. These natural products are safe for the environment and
work effectively. Harmful chemicals can potentially be the cause of serious
health problems. Problems pertaining to insects need to be examined on a case by
case basis. Some infestations may be worse than others, particularly bed bug
infestations. Some exterminators refuse to treat buildings or homes that are
swarming with bed bugs.
DDT controlled the spread of bed bugs and other bothersome insects after World
War II. In fact, DDT all but destroyed some of them. The problem with DDT was
that it presented certain health risks and was banned for use in the United
States in the early 1970s. Slowly but surely bed bugs and other loathsome bugs
have shown their dreadful faces again. Other powerful chemicals do work in
killing insects like bed bugs, but a growing number of people are choosing
natural products to kill all types of insects.
Pyrethrins, produced from Chrysanthemums, have been utilized for years to manage
and treat insects. The chemical form of pyrethrins are transformed synthetically
and referred to as pyrethiods. Some researchers feel that certain insects, like
bed bugs, are developing immunities to this chemical and others commonly used to
get rid of insect infestations.
Another product that has been in use over the years is boric acid. It is
reasoned to be a “green” substance because we dig it up from the ground. Insects
are lured to the boric acid which has been combined with substances insects like
to consume. Diatomaceous earth is becoming an extremely popular choice for the
elimination of insects. It particularly works well in getting rid of bed bugs,
which are increasing in numbers across the whole United States. Insects travel
through this powder-like substance only to dehydrate and ultimately die. DE cuts
away at their exoskeleton and absorbs their waxy outer layer. When purchasing
diatomaceous earth be sure that you are getting food grade DE; other grades are
not as safe. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is another safer product that is starting to
become more popular. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a contact killer that is very
effective against
Natural products of all kinds are on the rise. People feel that they can safely
take care of whatever needs taking care of without harming themselves or the
earth with toxic chemicals. We are now realizing that instead of chemicals we
can use natural substances such as diatomaceous earth to eliminate horrible
insects like bed bugs. Nature always has a way of helping us out.
By: Bradley Skierkowski