Natural Approach

Article from Alaska Airlines Magazine by Kerry Duff

Nothing bugs Don and Leah Cotton of Tucson Arizona, more than the use of chemical pesticides to ward off creepy critters. They believe in using natural predators such as ladybugs, nematodes, praying mantis and green lacewings. The Cottons offer more than 50 species of natural predators through their Internet-based business. Buglogical Control Systems, Inc. launched in 1996 after becoming concerned about the harmful effects of pesticides on children and the environment. “We’re now finding out in this country that pesticides thought to be safe 10 years ago are harmful, “says Don. “So more people are starting to warm up to the idea of natural beneficial insects and using organic products.”

  Beneficial bugs take a little longer than pesticides to begin working, but they do work,

“Whereas using chemicals also kills the good beneficial insects and its use is not save for the environment. Most insects will build up resistance to pesticides, and eventually more and more chemicals have to be used for the same effect.”

  Buglogical’s customers range from homeowners, schools, universities, United States department of agriculture, state parks, county parks, city parks, amusement parks, greenhouses, golf courses, organic farms, Disney world, and resorts.  Don and Leah attribute Buglogical’s growth to increasing public awareness in the use of beneficial insect and providing good information to our customers in the type of beneficial insects needed for their garden and farm. Customer service is their highest priority in providing information and live delivery of their insects.