While there may be a time and place for pesticides, there are environmentally sensitive methods for managing weed and pest populations that should be considered first. Use the alternative control methods in these resources to reduce the chemical use on your property and thereby reduce your impact on the environment.
Encouraging insect- and rodent-eating birds to move into our yards and barn areas is an excellent low-tech, cost-effective, “green” method for pest control. If the pests you want to check off your list include mice and grasshoppers, you may want to consider hanging a nest box for an American Kestrel.
