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pesticide poisons do - to them the Author asks the simple question, “If I kill a resistant ant with an ice cube andthen the ice cube melts is the moisture and/or vapor still a ‘pesticide’?” It is the Author’s understanding that allmaterials generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and/or naturally occurring things and/or food products do notneed to be legally registered unless you want to make medical claims and/or make them all proprietary products.We know that if we kill a pest with “their” volatile, synthetic pesticide poisons - “their” poisons and inerts remainbehind to contaminate and harm us, our pets, food, water, homes, children and environment for a long time - thetoxic pesticide poisons that remain to contaminate and create pesticide resistance are not simply moisture orvapor, but dangerous poisons! It seems simply amazing and implausible to the Author that his (basically nonvolatile)techniques and Pestisafes ® that are safer, less expensive, more effective, scientifically provable, fieldtested and result oriented would meet such resistance - especially from “open-minded scientists.” But, to them,the Author would say you can not serve the public and your own selfish, archaic interests. You either love yourfellow man or you love money and power more. Note: Registered, volatile, synthetic pesticide poisons maybe used to control any and all pests in any and all areas unless the pest or area is specifically excludedon the registered label; therefore, unless the Pestisafe ® label specifically excludes the use of the productto control pests, the Author believes that all such uses are far more legal than the poison label. Note:Some of the following tools or weapons do not appear in any other chapter and some of the “tools”described in other chapters may not be included in this one. Always remember that even the Author’salternatives may negatively effect some plants, some people and some pets - so use even these toolsvery carefully! Safety should be the first and last thing you apply.Acetaminophen (APAP) PM - can be ground and mixed with aspartame and used as a rodent bait. An adultperson can not exceed 6 grams (8 extra-strength pills) of acetaminophen per day.Acetic Acid or White Vinegar - can be used as an effective herbicide and it can be used to preserve hay andgrain. It can be used to disinfect empty combs that have been exposed to European foul brood, Nosema or theAmoeba Disease.Acne Bacteria - can be killed with heat so frequently take a steam bath or sauna or wash twice a day with SafeTweetmint Enzyme Cleaner with Peppermint.Acoustic Emitters - are used by golf courses during spring flights to attract and trap mole crickets. They can becontaminated, e.g., with nematodes, and the infected crickets can be released to contaminate and infest others.Activated Charcoal Filters and Fans - remove dust mites, mold and mildew spores, odors, pesticides, allergens,pollen, etc. from the ambient air.Adhesives - like Scotch 77 can be sprayed on plastic tennis/badminton racquets, yellow bags, white or yellowcards, paper, etc. to catch flying and crawling insect pests.Adhesive Tapes - can be used to trap insects and temporarily seal cracks and other openings.Adjuvants - are materials that, when added to a spray solution, facilitate or modify the action of a pesticide. In1889 there was a work that indicated that adding soap increased the toxicity of arsenical insecticides. Beforethe turn of the 20th century whale oils and fish oils were commonly used as adjuvants. Today there are morethan 3000 chemicals being marketed as adjuvants.Advice - You do not know everything; seek proper advice and then double check your research.Aeration - Air is needed to give soil fertility and optimum plant root growth and to oxidize mineral matter andto reduce carbon dioxide, thatch, acidity and plant debris. Many pests, e.g., wireworms, die when you properlyaerate the soil and/or compost. Provide good air circulation. Overcrowing plants can cause weak growth andan increase in foliage diseases. Staking, caging, trellising and pruning all help to increase air circulation.After Shave - It may smell great to you and your lady, but when squirrels invade your chimney or attic, aftershave is repulsive (whether lotion or cologne) to squirrels and they move out. Perfume, especially old perfume, orafter shave will also repel many ground dwelling mammals and ants. Many people now are chemically sensitiveand will react badly to fragrances.354