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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...