* Elements of Organic Gardening, the Prince of Wales new book illustrates how he maintains 15 acres of immaculate ornamental and vegetable gardens on his Gloucestershire estate, Highgrove. While Prince Charles’s book is available in the United States, there is a two-year waiting list for the public to view Highgrove estate. To join the waiting list, write to the Clarence House Press Office, London SW1A 1BA, England. This book is available through the Regina Public Library.
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* Cockroaches - Preventive Practices Work Best
* Flea and Tick - least toxic
For more information on protecting your pet from pesticides, read Beyond Pesticides factsheet, Pesticides and Pets: What you should know to keep your pets safe.Also see Beyond Pesticides’ factsheets, Least-Toxic Control of Fleas and Least-Toxic Control of Ticks.
* Garlic Barrier - an area mosquito repellent. Inteview by Brenda Feurnstein.
* Natural Insect Control (Ontario) insect ,mammal and bird traps, parasites and predators for most indoor and outdoors pest problems; bee condos; natural fertilizers including corn gluten for weeds; books; Reemay row cover; Safer’s soap products; Bt H-14 [mosquitoes], bird feeders, houses, and accessories.