Pesticides Are OK Around Perimeter of Home
Q: I read in a recent column that you never suggest spraying inside the house. Unfortunately, we have for years had a service that has done this. We live in the mountains — and developed a problem with "duff millipedes." I thought that the only thing that worked was to control them from a pest control service by spraying along the walls and around the house. We have cats indoor and now I'm concerned. — R.R., Sandia Park
(Saturday, March 06, 2010)
Fumigant Called Fumitoxin Legal in New Mexico
Q: I heard of a family killed by something called fumitoxin. What is it and is it legal to use? — G.H., Santa Fe
(Saturday, February 20, 2010)
Pesticides Won't Linger in Organic Cotton Clothing
Q: We read that pesticides can linger in clothing made from nonorganic cotton. Is this true? — E.K., Albuquerque
(Saturday, February 06, 2010)
Guard Against Bug Invasion, Without Pesticides
Q: With spring around the corner, what can we do to prevent cockroaches and other pests from coming into our homes? — S.S., Bernalillo
(Saturday, January 23, 2010)
'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be toxic
Q: You frequently mention that pesticides are dangerous and that people should use alternatives to control pests. Do you have any evidence?
(Saturday, January 09, 2010)
Fish Oil Emulsion May Make Gophers Move Out
Q: We have small children and a cat, but we also have a gopher problem in our backyard. They've been digging up the new lawn we had put in. Is there a safe way to get rid of them? — C.M., Corrales
(Saturday, December 26, 2009)
Cell Phone Radiation Harms Bees
Q: I saw an article that said cell phones are a cause of Colony Collapse Disorder in honeybees. That is hard to believe. Do you have any information on that? — S.S., Albuquerque
(Saturday, December 12, 2009)
Turn Back Bedbug Onslaught Without Pesticides
Q: I am from Las Cruces, and a tenant told me today she has been bitten by bedbugs (she moved in six weeks ago and says her mattress was brand new). She said she did research and has made an appointment with a pest control company, but I am afraid of the pesticides.
(Saturday, November 28, 2009)
With winter coming, fortify castle against bugs
Q: We seem to be having more bugs now that winter is getting close. Is there anything we can do to prevent them from coming in the house this winter? — P.G., Albuquerque
(Saturday, November 14, 2009)
Frontline is a pesticide, and therefore, not 'safe'
Q: Even if we can agree to disagree about the fleas, (Frontline) is still a very valuable product that is used to treat other parasites that are very much a problem in New Mexico, such as ticks. As I read your article, I get the impression that Frontline is not safe, and that is just not the case. — B.M., Albuquerque
(Saturday, October 31, 2009)
Yes, N.M. has fleas, but don't resort to pesticide (Saturday, October 17, 2009)
Pets, owner probably not scratching from fleas (Saturday, October 03, 2009)
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