Pest - Knowledgebase Question

North Lauderdale, Fl
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Question by ldmkwhite
August 9, 2009
Is there an organic pesticide i could find for using on my vegetables? also Is soap water effective?


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Answer from NGA
August 9, 2009
Permethrin is the oldest, and most common, of the pyrethroid insecticides. It is widely available and is sold under a large number of different brand names (Martin?s Vegetables Plus, Bonide Eight Vegetable, Fruit & Flower, and Hi-Yield Garden, Pet & Livestock Insect Control are three examples). Permethrin is labeled for use on many different vegetable crops and is effective against many beetle, bug, and caterpillar pests. Because it controls so many different insect pests and is labeled on most vegetables, this is probably one of the most useful insecticides for home vegetable gardeners to keep on hand. Insecticidal soaps are good for controlling soft bodied insects such as aphids and whiteflies.

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