Pet Friendly pesticides? How do I kill ants in my basement without harming my dogs?

My dogs live in the basement (don’t feel bad, they have sattelite and HDTV) but I have started to find ants in and near their bowls when I come home. How do I kill th ants without killing my dogs with terrible poisons? I have carpet and I vacuum frequently to make sure [...]

How often should an elementary school spray pesticides?

Does preventative spraying once a month indoors and outdoors on the playground sound too frequent for kids this age?

Do pesticides like those used in anti-flea spot-on products for pets bioaccumulate in the human body?

For example, if you pet a dog that is treated monthly with Frontline, and invariably as a result thereof, your hand gets some of the pesticide on it, wherein the chemical absorbs into your bloodstream and cycles through your body. . . Does it quickly get flushed out if in small quantities like what [...]

What is a good way to get rid of whitefly on tomatos without pesticides?

Also, what’s a good fertilizer for tomatos. It seems to be a bad year for my garden I’ve never had this much trouble before and I would hate to have remove my tomatos but I’m worried about them spreading to my other plants. Help please!

What fruits and vegitables have the most pesticides on them?

I have heard strawberries are bad. I want to know what fruits and vegetables are most important to buy organic.

What is the best way to get pesticides off of my veggies?

I seem to remember hearing things of soaking them in lemon juice mixed with water, but cant remember how much or if this solution affects the taste.
yeah, i thought of organic but don’t always have the time or money to shop for them

does anyone know any good ways to get rid of fleas without using pesticides?

i am almost 38 weeks pregnant and all of a sudden have a flea problem. . . . . . dont want to use any chemicals or anything since i am pregnant but i dont want fleas on my baby when she comes home. . . someone please help me. i have read to [...]

Sore throat from spinach pesticides?

I have been eating raw spinach for three days. I have been washing the spinash very well, soaking it in water for 20 minutes and then re-washing it again. Im a little paranoid with all the news about pesticides and stuff.
Then thing is a have a minor sore throat and I [...]

Does anyone know how to get rid of sugar ants without using pesticides?

They are eating up my vegetable garden. I am looking for home remedies. Something that is in your kitchen, nothing that will harm animals. Thanks all!

Japanese beetles! Besides pesticides how do I get rid of them?

I have japanese beetles that are in my pole beans primarily. . . Sevin pesticide works temporarily but is expensive and is defeating the purpose of raising my own vegetables. I live in northern Illinois. Any home remedies anyone can share??? Thanks.