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Organic GardeningNatural. Insecticides. Guide H150. L.M. English. Extension Entomologist. This publication is scheduled to be updated and reissued 7/10. ...

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Organic GardeningNatural InsecticidesPage 1NEWMEXICOSTAEUNIVE R SITYTCooperative Extension Service College of Agriculture and Home Economics To find more resources for your business home or family visit the College of Agriculture and Home Economics on the World Wide Web at www.cahe.nmsu.eduOrganic GardeningNatural InsecticidesGuide H150L.M. EnglishExtension EntomologistThis publication is scheduled to be updated and reissued 7/10.Despite our best efforts nonchemical methods sometimes fail to prevent excessive insect damage in the garden. At such times the use of insecticides may be the only alternative left to save the crop. When damage becomes great enough to warrant emergency measures organic gardeners often will want to use natural insecticides and various homemade botanical sprays instead of synthetic organic chemicals.The insecticide used should have low toxicity to man and to other warmblooded animals. Insecticides should be used only when needed and in strict accordance with label directions. A good understanding of insecticides allows these materials to be used effectively without harming you or the environment.The following information may help New Mexico gardeners select a natural insecticide for their specific needs:PyrethrumBotanical insecticide. This slightly toxic insecticide is derived from the flowers of a species of chrysanthemum imported mainly from Kenya and Ecuador. The material causes rapid paralysis of most insects but the insects usually recover unless the pyrethrum is combined with a synergist or other poison. Pyrethrum mixed with synergists such as piperonyl butoxide or piperonyl cyclonene increases toxicity and produces longer residual action and is used extensively in space sprays household sprays crop sprays and dusts. This chemical is registered for use on most vegetables and fruits at any time during the growing season.NicotineBotanical insecticide. Pure nicotine is a tobacco extract highly toxic to warmblooded animals. The insectici ...

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