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RE: Common Insecticides Mimic Melatonin And Disrupt Human Circadian Rythems
We are paying more and more attention to what we buy, checking in particular the usage of pesticides (when we can check of course). At the end, we are not trusting much the big companies anymore and trying to visit as much as possible local (possibly organic, possible not) shops where we can at least chat with the owner/producers. This is not the best, but at least we have some human contacts and that's good.
PS: I hope not too many students died during the time you wrote the article... ;)
I am still not sure what to make of all of this, I certainly won't be using any sevin on anything I grow this coming season!
Lets hope none opened any vials of Iodine-125!!!
We like to try natural 'pesticide' on our garden. It is in addition more funny (imagine my 5-years-old son seeing is father preparing bowls with beer to trap slugs).
I have heard that ladybirds work well, as well as (according to my Mum at least) egg shells help to deter snails and slugs.
Ladybirds may be not so convenient to keep in a fridge :D
But we use the egg shells a lot, and this works very well. For the beer, I am less convinced honestly. But anything non-industrial deserves a try.
Yes safety first I think:)