Wolcott Garden Treasures
Hold the Chemicals, Please!
Many people are moving away from using chemical products to rid their homes and gardens of pests. For that reason, we're always on the lookout for new and effective products that are natural and/or organic. Here is a list of our most common natural products:
Useful Link:
Check out the online PDF version of Steve Tvedten’s book The Bug Stops Here for lots of useful info on natural pest control.
Somthing to Think About:
Please remember that even "natural" and "organic" products carry safety risks. Please always follow packaging directions very carefully to avoid burns, poisoning and other health hazards. Read our article on
organic product safety for more information.
Repels All - this product contains all natural ingredients (including garlic, dried blood, whole egg solids, clove, fish oil, onion & wintergreen) that are repulsive to a whole range of animals, including chipmunks, rabbits, raccoons, mice, and lots more. It repels through taste, touch and smell and is rain fast after six hours. It's also safe to use around edibles.
MoleMax - these clean, dustless, biodegradable granules repel moles, voles, gophers, rabbits and skunks. It's appropriate for use on lawns, flower beds and gardens, and one pound treats 500 square feet, lasting up to three months.
Rose Rx 3-in-1 - this fantastic, all-inclusive product is an insecticide, miticide and fungicide that kills eggs, larvae and adults! It prevents and controls blackspot, anthracnose, rust, scab, blights, aphids, mites, scale, whitefly, beetles, leafrollers and powdery mildew. Rose Rx can be used on roses and flowers, as well as fruit, nuts, vegetables, herbs, spices, houseplants, trees & shrubs (both indoor and out). It contains neem oil organic insecticide and is approved for organic gardening.