Natural Insecticides From Plants Links

Should hydrangeas be moved? - Orlando Sentinel

Should hydrangeas be moved? Orlando Sentinel These are contact insecticides and have to hit the aphids to be effective. Both can also help clean up the sooty mold fungus problem that often accompanies ...

Butterflies bring beauty and interest to the garden - Gwinnett Citizen

Gwinnett Citizen

Butterflies bring beauty and interest to the garden Gwinnett Citizen Avoid using insecticides as much as possible. Some alternatives to using pesticides include spot treating infested plants with insecticidal oils, ... and more »

The good and bad news about ants and plants - San Luis Obispo Tribune

San Luis Obispo Tribune

The good and bad news about ants and plants San Luis Obispo Tribune Avoid the use of insecticides that kill natural enemies. Scale insects can also be reduced with narrow-range oil sprays when the young crawlers are moving ... and more »

Tom MacCubbin IN THE GARDEN - Sun-Sentinel

Tom MacCubbin IN THE GARDEN Sun-Sentinel Natural and synthetic lawn insecticides are available for caterpillar control at local garden centers and most are labeled for lawn applications — follow ... and more »

Are mosquitoes becoming more dangerous? - Mother Nature Network

Mother Nature Network

Are mosquitoes becoming more dangerous? Mother Nature Network DDT soon entered the US pesticide market, joining a slew of other hot new insecticides in finishing off the country's persisting pockets of yellow fever and ... and more »