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Safe and Natural Pest Control Remedies [Visual]

May 5May 4Posted in Garden & NatureTagged ecogreenlove, garden, gardening, infographic, natural, natural remedies, nature, pest control, pesticide, tips

Pesticides are some of the most toxic chemicals to be found around the home — and unfortunately, they are found around the home all too often. Consider the risks. According to the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer has increased nearly 30 percent since pesticides became commonly used household products. In addition to the cancer link, chemicals found in pesticides have been associated with allergies, birth defects, and even psychological disorders.

High concentrations of toxic pesticides are especially dangerous for not only children, but also infants, toddlers, the chronically ill and the elderly. These groups tend to spend a lot of time in the home, have limited mobility and in some cases, have compromised immune systems.

Adding all of this up, it becomes clear that commercial pesticides are simply too dangerous to be used in and around the home.

Stay healthy at home with these natural pesticide solutions:

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Natural Bug Repellent Solutions [Infographic]

August 6August 5Posted in Garden & NatureTagged bug repellent, dust mites, ecogreenlove, fruit flies, garden, household, infographic, natural, natural bug repellent, nature, pantry moths, pesticide, summer

Though summer is the best time of the year for many people, summer is also a favorite time of year for many household bugs. Dealing with pests inside the home can definitely take the fun out of this season!

Though it can be tempting to resort to chemical pesticides in these situations, these materials are actually harmful to humans and pets as well as to bugs. Instead, you can take advantage of natural materials found around the home to make bug traps and repellents. Take a look at the DIY tips from TurboTenant below:

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Neem Oil uses [Infographic]

March 27March 12Posted in Garden & Nature, HealthTagged ayurvedic, benefits, gardening, Health, infographic, natural medicine, natural treatment, neem oil, pesticide, tips6 Comments

This oil, which is widely heard of, especially among those who are in favor of growing their plants in an organic way, owes its name to the tree from which it is extracted, in particular, from the Neem tree native of India, although today is grown in other countries with similar climates, ie tropical and subtropical.

Neem Oil uses for plants & Garden | ecogreenlove — 28 ways to use Neem Oil for Plants & Garden

Neem Oil Benefits | ecogreenlove — 39 uses and benefits of Neem Oil

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Is artificial grass safe for kids?

August 24September 2Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged artificial grass, chemicals, fertiliser, garden, grass, Health, kids, low maintenance, natural, pesticide, rubber, safe, safety, syntheticLeave a comment

With lower maintenance and a higher playability than grass, artificial turf has become an increasingly popular feature in parks, playgrounds and schools around the world. However, in recent years there have been growing concerns about the detrimental effect that these synthetic surfaces may be having on children’s health, causing many parents to question how safe it is. So, exactly how safe is artificial grass, and should we be letting our kids play on it?

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Are Organics really better? [Infographic]

June 3June 3Posted in FoodTagged business, carbon, conventional, cost, farm, food, improvement, label, Market, organic, pesticide, produce, production, quality, trend, waterLeave a comment

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Source: MPHOnlinenline.org/

After thirty years of study, the Rodale Institute concludes that:

“organic methods are improving the quality of our food, improving the health of our soils and water, and improving our nation’s rural areas. Organic agriculture is creating more jobs, providing a livable income for farmers, and restoring America’s confidence in our farming community and food system.”

Read the whole study here