Description
Safer's Insecticidal Soap is a plant-based pest control solution that effectively eliminates soft-bodied insects like aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites. Its active ingredient, derived from potassium salts of fatty acids, penetrates and disrupts the pests' cellular structure, causing rapid dehydration and death, while remaining gentle on your plants.
Key Features:
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Effective Pest Control: Targets and kills soft-bodied insects on contact, protecting your plants from damage.
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Plant-Friendly Formula: Safe for use on a wide range of plants, including vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals, without harming them.
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Organic Gardening Approved: OMRI Listed® and compliant for organic gardening, ensuring both plant and environmental safety.
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Eco-Friendly: Made from natural ingredients, this soap is biodegradable, minimizing its environmental impact.
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User-Friendly Application: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor plants. Available as a Ready-To-Use spray or concentrate—simply mix the concentrate with water and spray directly onto affected areas.
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No Residue: Leaves no harmful residues, making it safe to use up to and including the day of harvest.
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Odourless: No unpleasant odour, allowing you to enjoy the natural scents of your garden.
Controlled Insects:
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies, Soft Brown Scales, Psyllids, Rose or Pear Slugs, Earwigs, and Elm Leafminers.
How to Use:
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Application: Thoroughly spray all surfaces of infested foliage and branches, ensuring full coverage—especially the underside of leaves—until runoff occurs.
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Frequency: Reapply every 7-10 days as needed. For aphid infestations, inspect plants after two days and reapply if necessary.
Precautions:
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Avoid application during peak sunlight hours or when temperatures exceed 90°F to prevent potential plant damage.
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Test on a small area before full application, particularly on sensitive plants, to ensure no adverse reactions.
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Do not use on Crown of Thorns, dracaena, delicate ferns, dieffenbachia, ornamental ivies, palms, or succulents without prior testing.
Incorporate Safer's Insecticidal Soap into your integrated pest management program to keep your garden healthy and free from harmful pests!