Insecticides (home)

4 things you can do to Green Your Insecticides (home)

Don't bug out: Control those petite pests with naturally derived insecticides, which, unlike their synthetic counterparts, are toxic only to the intended target, not to other insects, wildlife, and humans.

  1. Use integrated pest management

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    Integrated pest management helps eliminate household pests by focusing on removing the food, water, and shelter that attract insects to your home.

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  2. Use nontoxic, natural bug sprays

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    Choose environmentally-friendly products instead of chemical bug sprays.

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  3. Use nontoxic pest control devices

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    Choose natural rather than synthetic chemical bug sprays.

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  4. Use only EPA-approved pesticides

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    If you absolutely must use a chemical bug spray, use as little as possible and only use products that bear an EPA-approved label and registration number - NEVER use a product that has not been approved by the EPA.

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