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like colds, and headaches and spend a total of $14 billion a year on these products - hopefully the public willnow begin to try some of these “non-traditional” pest control methods or Pestisafes ® . The Author’s books,articles, letters and research on Integrated (the Author prefers Intelligent) Pest Management ® list thousands ofadditional techniques, companies, products, controls, inspections, and/or other alternatives to toxic, volatile,synthetic pesticide poisons. The one thing that continues to amaze the Author most is that in a world dying frompollution - filled with resistant pests - the Author’s constantly asked to prove “his Pestisafes ® or controls” arecompletely safe, legal and/or totally and instantly effective! Obviously “the Author’s controls” or Pestisafes ® workbetter than and are much safer than most poisons - poisons are poisons - most of “my controls” use materialscreated to be eaten or to be used on or near people and pets - volatile, registered pesticide poisons were madeto kill! Even though some of his research shows natural products can kill too, usually they are toxic only ifingested and are not volatile. On May 6, 1996 approximately 200 least-toxic pesticide active ingredientswere exempted from registration with the EPA. (See 40 CFR Part 152 and the Federal Register March 6,1996 P.8870.) By initiating this action, the EPA wanted to encourage the sale and distribution of least-toxic (andobviously non-toxic) pesticides. Among the newly exempted pesticides are castor oil, geranium oil, mint and mintoil, potassium sorbate, sesame, sodium chloride (common salt), garlic, rosemary, citronella, clove, cinnamon,lemongrass, peppermint, thyme, dolomite, eggs, glue, medicated feed, vermiculite, soybean, wintergreen andcorn oils. Producers and/or formulators are now free to sell these materials as pesticides without prior approvalor registration with the EPA. Tree Oils Comment: Hexa-hydroxyl is contained in many tree oils to protect treesfrom insect attack and is approved for use in food and beverages by the FDA, yet it quickly kills or repels insectsfor up to 2 days - encapsule it in sodium borate and you have a long-term residual Pestisafe ® . Hexa-hydroxylblocks octopamine, an essential neurotransmitter only present in insects (its like giving them LSD). EcoSmartTechnologies has registered this safe material as a biological pesticide. Remember, a registered pesticide mustbe used in direct accordance with its ever-changing label and labeling - most of the Author’s favorite things/controls/Pestisafes ® are not (registered) pesticide poisons and have no labels, so common sense must be used.Always try to use the safest poison alternatives possible so you can do the most good and the least harm. Whenall else fails, or if none of The Basic Controls or other methods of treatment are not fast enough, safe enoughor appropriate enough, the hand removal of weeds, insects or pests may be necessary or simply step on them. . . simply kick them in their posterior sternal integumental plates!“True IPM or Intelligent Pest Management ® is an ever-changing process or learning experience in the selection,integration and implementation of all the currently available pest control strategies based on predicted economic,ecological, and societal consequences and/or it can be defined as an ever-changing process of determining if anycontrol is even needed; how, when, and where control efforts should be used, and what Pestisafes ® , pesticides(non-volatile) products, techniques, biological controls and/or tactics should be employed.” Always choose thesafest alternative possible. — S.L.T.Garlic Cautions - When it is crushed /squeezed or otherwise rendered the amino acid allin is enzymaticallynaturally converted to allicin, its primary pesticidal substance; the smellier the garlic the more toxic it is as apesticide. Allicin is a cholinesterase inhibitor and can be lethal to plants. Garlic inhibits or repels plant pathogens,e.g., fungus, mildew, scab, bacterial, nematodes, insects, aquatic snails, ticks, wasps, houseflies and viral disease.Homogenize 2 bulbs of garlic (basically 1/4 lb.) in a blender with a quart of water and a few drops of liquid soapand then strain through cheese cloth to obtain a liquid pesticidal solution.Chemical Caution - In the night of 8/7/44 about 1200 sheep where killed by the fumes of a poison spraydrifting from an olive grove in the Saucelito district of California. What did we learn from all of this unnecessarydeath? According to recent surveys and reports, 5 - 10 million household poisonings occur each year due totoxic chemical (poison) exposure. Many are fatal and most of the victims are children. 150 of the chemicalscommonly found in homes have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities.Side effects from chemical use include respiratory problems, stuffy noses, itchy eyes and throats, ear infections,asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, headaches, seizures and death.Enzyme Cleaner Cautions - Be sure you use Safe Solutions Tweetmint Enzyme Cleaner with or withoutPeppermint, Lice R Gone ® or Pet Wash ® products or soaps. Remember if you fertilize and use any of theseenzymes 2 weeks before or after your fertilizer application - you may kill or severely damage your plants.Enzyme cleaners cause plants to grow longer roots and to become more efficient in assimilating nutrients, e.g.,fertilizers. Some people are concerned that protease enzymes may cause a severe allergic reaction. Alwaystest a small area of your skin before you apply enzymes or another product. Remember, protease enzymes478