Q: Please recommend a ready to use houseplant spray containing insecticidal soap or pyrethrin that you suggested using to get patio plants ready to move indoors. I have several large geraniums, doing ...

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 ...

Q. Please explain why rotating an insecticidal soap spray with a horticultural oil will help keep white flies off my tomato plants? A. Insecticidal soap can be an effective control when sprayed ...

Q: You recently wrote a column recommending insecticidal soap for use against aphids. What is insecticidal soap? Is it different from dish soap? Can I make my own at home? A: Insecticidal soaps are ...

I noticed aphids on both in mid-February and did what you’ve always suggested, hosing the bushes off with the hardest stream of water the bushes can stand. That got rid of most of the aphids but they ...

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 ...

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 ...