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Many common lawn and garden pest problems can be prevented or controlled without using highly toxic pesticides. Explore the Alternative Pest and Weed Controls (PDF) guide for solutions.
This booklet is designed to help you use less-toxic alternatives effectively and safely. To succeed with alternative pest controls, you need to know how they work and how to use them. Even the least-toxic products must be used with care.
You may not even need the tools described in this manual if you follow some of the basic steps described in the beginning for your lawn or garden.