• LIving Near Fields Increases Pesticide Exposure
  • Grow a Lush Garden Organically
  • SNAP Tour of Organic Vegetable Garden
  • Link to SK Organic Resources
  • Learn About Colony Collapse Disorder and How to Protect Bees
  • Learn To Manage Weeds Without Chemical Pesticides
  • SNAP Display at Event
  • Learn to Keep Insects Out of your Crops
  • Driving Near Recently Sprayed Fields Exposes People to Pesticides
  • Learn to Manage Pests Naturally
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Organic Green Pros is the US preeminent consulting firm for the sustainable lawn and landscape industry. Our clients in the United States and Canada include municipalities, lawn and landscape companies, the federal government, businesses, homeowners and advocacy organizations who share a common goal of growing and maintaining safe, affordable natural beauty outdoors. 

Weeds

Q1: Emma asks: What is the best way to control weeds in lawn?

Q2. We have made the conscious decision to no longer use pesticides/herbicides on our yard. I would like more information about some alternatives for weed control. Do you have a list of alternatives that you would be willing to share?

A. see also lawns  and programs

Insects

Q 3. I have little black insects on my tomato plants. Any idea how I could get rid of them?

Probably aphids

Q 4. I have little ants coming in the house. Do you know how to deter them?

Products

Q 5 Are pyrethrins extracted from chrysanthemun and non-toxic?

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