If you've been following along as we share 12 ways to replace conventional pesticides, there's a good chance you've eliminated at least one or two used outdoors, and on your pets. Today, we'll move inside, where conventional pesticides are most prevalent. That's right, the majority of exposure--80%--happens indoors! The Problem: Under-the-Sink Bug Sprays We've all been there. You go to...
Now that you're a pro on eliminating conventional pet products from your everyday use, it's time to move outdoors. Sadly, pesticides in the yard don't just stay there--they transfer to your shoes (which get tracked inside your home and car!), and to your...
Abby here with team Wondercide. With flea season now heating up faster than the Texas sun, I must admit I’ve been getting a bit behind on my flea-and-tick prevention routine. After two weekends away, leaving the dogs at different sitters’...
Permethrin is an insecticide used inagricultureto protect crops and kill livestock parasites and in industrial settings for pest control. Permethrin is often labeled as natural because it is derived from dried chrysanthemum flowers, but that doesn't mean it's safe.Permethrin comes...
Plant-powered flea treatments are sometimes mistakenly thought of as ineffective methods of prevention and more expensive than conventional pesticide ridden approaches to pest control. Throughout our office, you can hear customer service representatives explaining to customers that yes, our plant-powered...
Alcohols and terpenes derived from cedar are food additives listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). These food additives are used as flavor enhancers, flavoring agents, or adjuvants. Cedarwood oil is often...
With conventional pesticide use being so common, many people don't realize they aren't using plant-powered pest control and the conventional pesticides they use on pets, in the home, and on the lawn can have harsh effects on their family. Pest control...
Spring has almost sprung, and it’s time to start working on your lawn. While lawn care may seem like a daunting task, you can use powerful pest controlto help keep your lawn lush and green. Spring also brings fleas, ticks,...
As the ants go marching one by one in the summer months, many people will need a remedy for ants in order to get them out of their homes and yards for good. Ants are definitely pests, and no matter...
Did you find a scorpion in your house? Don’t be surprised. They’re attracted to hot, dry climates and can be found all over the world. They also like to hide – meaning that even if you don’t see scorpions during the day, they could still be around – hiding under your stuff.
The Brown Hooded Roach is very similar to the Wood Roach. This time of year in Texas means Wood Roaches. There’s nothing more terrifying for me than walking into the bathroom, turning the light on, and seeing a cockroach the...
Black widows and brown recluse spiders terrify people – and they should. One spider bite can cause part of a limb to become necrotic, and if you ignore the bite, you may lose an arm or a leg – or...
It’s difficult not to start every blog entry with “bugs are awful,” but it’s true. We talk about some pretty nasty critters here – from bedbugs to roaches, bugs and spiders can quite literally take over your home and make you and your pets fairly uncomfortable.