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entire plant, except the mature seeds, is non-toxic. When heated or treated with alkali, the seeds become toxicto many insects, but the dust is very irritating to mucous membranes.Safe Solutions Tweetmint Enzyme Cleaner (with or with peppermint) - is formulated to exact specificationswith a normal pH and always less than 1% protease.http://www.safesolutionsinc.com/Enzyme_Cleaner_Pest_Control.htmhttp://www.safesolutionsinc.com/Non-Toxic_Pest_Control.htmhttp://www.getipm.com/thebestcontrol/ideal-pesticide.htmSafety - should be the first and last thing you apply!Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Every garden should have a little sage. It’s used as a food seasoning, and its medicinalvalues have been known for centuries. Sage can improve memory. In 1597 John Gerard wrote aboutsaying, “It is singularly good for the head and brain and quickeneth the nerves and memory.” It may be used totreat Alzeheimer’s. In the garden, it should be planted next to cabbage as it will improve the taste of the plantand repel cabbage worms, maggots and/or moths. Scarlet sage repels nematodes.St. Johns Wort - Induces a whole family of enzymes in the liver. These enzymes break down prescribed drugs,including the birth control pill, anticoagulants, anti-rejection drugs and possibly toxins. Serves as an immunesystem and mood booster, especially for those who suffer from lack of sunshine (SAD). See Herbal Remedies.Salt - Put some in your vacuum to desiccate pests you vacuum. Salt sprinkled on weeds that sprout in pavedareas, along fence lines, driveways or wherever you want - salt will kill all plants including “weeds”; salt or saltwater sprays will also quickly kill snails and slugs. Salt will kill many insects, e.g., fleas and termites in protectedareas, e.g., crawl spaces, or directly on the wood or it can be sprayed as salt water to control numerous pests- but check a few leaves first to see how badly it will damage plants. Many salts can be used to pretreat soiland wood for termite control, but some salts will also destroy ferrous metals. Salt poured on wine stains in thecarpet will absorb the wine. When Imperial Rome wanted to punish its enemies, it plowed salt into the groundand no plants grew in that soil for years. We could have killed all the vegetation in Vietnam with salt that wouldnot have hurt the people. Instead, we used/misued herbicides that sickened our own troops, harmed their futurechildren and still are destroying the people of Vietnam. Now we are spraying the people of Columbia ratherthan just saying, “No!”Salt Water - Zapping salt water with low voltage electricity a couple of powerful, nontoxic cleaning agents. Sodiumions are cnverted into sodium hydroxide, an alkaline liquid that cleans and degreases like detergent withoutsudsing. Chloride ions become hypochlorus acid, a potent disinfectant known as acid water which 10 times moreeffective than bleach. This electrolyzed water can treat wounds, kill microbe spores, anthrax spores, bacteria,foot fungus, bed sores, etc., all without harming people or the environment. To read more, see the ElectrolyzerCorporation at http://www.electrolyzercorp.com.Sand - sand blasting sand will provide a permanent termite barrier when properly applied. Sharp sand will repelcutworms and other insects. Putting clean sand under lettuce plants will help prevent rot.Sanitation - Improve your sanitation; store food and garbage properly; use heavy-duty trash bags; move dumpstersaway from buidlings; refrigerate trash and recycle rooms; steam clean garbage receptacles routinely; removeall debris, garbage, spilled food, garden refuse, trash, boards, branches, wood piles, lumber, weeds, rocks, etc.and you can virtually eliminate most pest problems inside and outside. This is usually the number one problem.Saponins - Saponins are found widely in plants and they have detergent properties that cause them to foamwhen shaken in water. These same detergent properties can be used to help control insects, mites, variousfungi and molds and plant diseases.Sassafras and Sweet Basil - Plant them to repel mosquitoes. Sassafras oil will attract the codling moth.Sauna - Dry saunas may be used to safely kill or control lice, scabies and bed bug infestations and many otherinsect infestations. Saunas can also be used to detoxify people. See Not Nice to Toxins at Safe Solutions, Inc.452