Marigolds repel white flies. Use a fly swatter instead of bug spray. Support wetland preservation. These areas help maintain clean water. Buy phosphate-free detergents.
Phosphates increase algae growth and deplete the amount of oxygen in our lakes, rivers and streams.
Never throw trash in a river, lake, stream, or canal. Pick up trash or garbage around these bodies of water. In fact agricultural, urban runoff, and residential pollution threaten our water resources even more than industrial pollution. Lye-based paint strippers Be sure to rinse the container with water several times before disposal. This list is not all inclusive.