Insects are an inevitable aspect of owning houseplants, but major infestations can threaten the health of your plants. One way to remove these pests is with insecticidal soap. The product contains ...

Pesticide safety is extremely important. If the directions on the label are followed, both the applicator and the environment ...

Now that the frozen ground and a light dusting of snow has shut down the outdoor gardening season, it’s time for the reading and study season we all wait for. Preferably in a comfy chair with your lap ...

Taking care of pests in the garden has always been a challenge to many gardeners. Many people who love gardening are looking for safe, effective, and low toxic product alternatives to the more toxic ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

Insecticidal soaps generally are not considered to be botanical insecticides, though the oils from which they are produced may be of plant origin. In chemical terms, insecticidal soaps (and all soaps ...

Question: Hi Carol. I have Brussels sprouts growing in my garden, planted in June or so for harvest late this fall. Since mid September, I’ve been plagued with grayish-looking aphids, and they just ...

I had quite a few insect problems in my garden last year and would like to use a safe chemical to control them. How effective is insecticidal soap? Insecticidal soap is not very effective against ...

Fels-Naptha soap, available in grocery stores, is an effective nontoxic insecticide. This insect spray is economical and environmentally safe for indoors or in the garden. You can use it for soft ...

10:53, Tue, Mar 19, 2024 Updated: 12:03, Tue, Mar 19, 2024 Insects are a common nuisance for houseplant enthusiasts, but with proper care and attention, you can effectively combat infestations using ...

Question: My mother is convinced dishwashing soap is the best thing to use to kill insects on plants. She has been doing it for years. Is this a safe and effective practice? Answer: Various types of ...

John in Sterling, Virginia, writes: “Arrgghh! I got cucumber beetles in my garden! Would a vegetable soap prevent these beetles from attacking my cucumbers?” No, John. Washing down plant leaves with ...