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5 Homemade Pesticides: Soap Sprays for Plants

There is no magic bullet for keeping your garden and indoor plants free from insect pests. Some tricks I have learned over the years are ways to cope with bugs without resorting to nasty chemicals. Here are my tips, including homemade insecticidal sprays (soap sprays).

Pay Attention to Your Plants

Before resorting to using pesticides (even organic ones), consider the following techniques to discourage insect pests from attacking your plants:


These aphids have done some damage, but don't spray if you see the black and orange alligator-like ladybug larvae attacking them. He will do the dirty work for you by eating up to 50 aphids a day!

5 Organic Pesticide Sprays for Insects

If you have exhausted all these methods and feel you must resort to using a spray, don't reach for harsh chemicals. They will do more harm than good by polluting the watershed, killing good and bad bugs alike, and eventually the insects you are trying to kill may grow resistant to those chemicals requiring you to use even stronger ones! They can also harm birds, animals, you, and your children!

Try a more natural approach by making one of these homemade insecticidal sprays. Bear in mind that although they are less toxic they are not totally harmless. Keep them away from kids and pets. Test them on a few leaves before you go all in to make sure they won't injure your plants. Be sure never to spray them on your plants during the sunny, hot part of the day or they will definitely cause foliar damage. Spray in the evening, when bees and other pollinators are not active.

  1. Dish Soap Spray: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of a mild liquid soap such as a pure dish soap (no bleach, degreaser, or detergents added) or castile soap in 1 quart of water. Dr. Bronner's soap may be expensive, but it uses no animal fats, which makes it a good choice for vegans. Insecticidal soaps are good for killing soft-bodied insects. Be sure to cover the whole plant—both sides of the leaves and on the stems. Soap sprays only work when wet, so they will need to be reapplied every 4-7 days or until you notice that populations have decreased. After a few applications, if rain hasn't done this for you, spray the plants with plain water to rinse off any soapy residue.
     
  2. Oil Spray: Mix 1 cup of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of mild liquid soap. Add 2-8 teaspoons of this mixture to 1 quart of water and spray your plants as above. The oil in this spray smothers the insects so it is effective on aphids, thrips, mites, and scale. 
     
  3. Tomato Leaves Insecticide: The leaves of tomatoes contain solanine and tomatine and can be used as an insecticide. Soak 2 cups of fresh leaves in 1 quart of water overnight. Strain and spray. It kills aphids and many types of chewing insects, but also attracts beneficials. Don't use it on other nightshades like eggplants, peppers, or potatoes because it could spread disease from plant to plant.
     
  4. Garlic Repellent Spray: Despite all you've read, garlic acts as more of a repellent than a killer. Puree 2 bulbs of garlic with 1 cup of water and let sit overnight. Strain the liquid into a quart jar, add 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon liquid soap, and fill the jar the rest of the way with water. Put one cup in a 1 quart sprayer, fill with water and apply to your affected plants. It is good for repelling aphids, cabbage worms, leaf hoppers, squash bugs, and whiteflies.
     
  5. Hot Pepper Repellent Spray: Hot pepper is also a good repellent and works on rabbits and deer as well as many insects. Mix 1 tablespoon dried chile powder, 1 quart of water, and 1 teaspoon of mild soap. Spray full strength on the plants under attack.
    If you have lots of hot peppers growing in your garden, you can make a fresh concoction from 1/2 cup chopped peppers pureed in 1 cup of water. Add the puree to 1 quart of water and bring to a boil. Let sit until cool and then strain. Add 1 teaspoon mild soap and spray full strength on plants. You might want to wear gloves when working with this spray and be sure not to get it into your eyes!

Many other plants have been reported to have insecticidal qualities, including hyssop, lettuce leaves, onions, pennyroyal, peppermint, and radish leaves.  

There is no one-size fits all when it comes to pest management. At best we can try to maintain a healthy balance of good guys and bad guys and still get some decent produce for us!

Now that we've learned how to minimize insect pests, let's tackle weeds. Here are tips on coping with weeds, including 5 Homemade Herbicides.

6 Best Organic Pest Control Products of 2022 [Reviews] - Lawn Care Blog

Your pest control choices can be as “green” as your lawn and garden in their prime. When pests turn the luscious landscape you work so hard to maintain into a scraggly, brown mess, don’t reach for hazardous chemicals. Instead, try one of the best organic pest control products of the year. 

Organic pest control products are safe around your family and pets. They’re less likely to harm beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, and they won’t pollute groundwater, lakes, or rivers with unnatural chemicals. This lawn care season, give organic a try with one of our top picks!

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Top 6 organic pest control products – Reviews

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Best neem oil spray: Natria Ready-to-Use Neem Oil Spray 

This neem oil spray from Natria is ready-to-use, which means it comes already mixed with water in the bottle, and you don’t have to dilute it yourself before spraying. It kills pests that you directly spray with it and remains on plants for up to 14 days to kill other pests that come along. The spray won’t wash off with rain, as long as it has 24 hours to dry.  

For best results, apply the spray to every part of your plants every seven to 14 days. If it’s a heavy pest problem or your plants have fungus (neem oil acts as a fungicide, too), apply every seven days. Apply in the early morning or evening (when pollinators are not actively foraging) to avoid contact with pollinators. 

For more use instructions, read the product label. If you want to research further before purchasing, you can view the entire product label online here. 

If you checked the product label and noticed the spray contains only 0.9% neem oil, don’t be alarmed. Remember, this product is diluted on purpose. The other 99.1% of its ingredients are water and emulsifying agents to keep the water and oil from separating. Emulsifiers are often used in food, so they’re safe for organic gardening. 

Pests this product controls:

Is this product OMRI listed? Yes; View the OMRI certificate

ProsCons
No diluting required
Lasting residual effects		Not as cost-effective as the concentrate version that you mix with water yourself
May irritate your pets if they get into it before it dries

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Best spinosad spray: Monterey Garden Insect Spray

You’ll be impressed with how quickly Monterey’s Garden Insect Spray with spinosad eradicates pests if you use it according to the label instructions. For some pests (namely fire ants and thrips), this product has wiped out entire infestations in 24 hours with just one application. Plus, spinosad has residual effects for two to four weeks after application. 

Note that this product is a concentrate, which means you will have to mix it with water before spraying, or else you might harm your plants. Mix a ½ tablespoon (0.25 fluid ounces) of Garden Insect Spray per pint of water, 1 tablespoon (0.5 fluid ounces) per quart of water, or 4 tablespoons (2 fluid ounces) per gallon of water. Shake the mixture well before spraying.

Note: Be careful how much Monterey spray you mix at one time. Only mix as much as you need for one use. You won’t be able to use any leftover later, and it will go to waste. 

If you want the fast-acting results we described above, you have to apply this product to the underside and upper side of all the foliage on your infested plants. For more use instructions, view the product label. 

Pests this product controls:

Is this product OMRI listed? Yes; View the OMRI certificate

ProsCons
Fast-acting
Residual effects
Works on many pests		Have to dilute it yourself
Toxic to bees if they come in contact with it within three hours of application

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Best natural insecticidal soap: Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap

Safer Brand’s Insect Killing Soap uses potassium salts of fatty acids as its active ingredient, which is gentle on plants and the environment but effective for killing soft-bodied pests. This soap also includes a special ingredient: seaweed. Seaweed is great for your plants, and studies show that it deters mites. 

The problem with this product is that it only kills on-contact. So, it will wipe out the pests you directly spray with it, but it won’t remain on the plant to kill other pests. If you don’t hit every pest, your infestation will likely continue. So, you have to apply this product quite often for good results (but that’s the case with any insecticidal soap). 

This insecticidal soap spray is ready-to-use when you buy it. You don’t have to dilute it. For best results, spray your infested plants thoroughly, to the point that the product runs off the leaves in streams. Test the product on a small section of your plant first before spraying it all over to make sure the plant doesn’t react negatively.  

Safer Brand recommends spraying your plants every 5 to 7 days, but more frequent applications may be necessary for you. We recommend spraying your plants any time you see pests on them, regardless of the time between applications. 

For more use instructions, see the product label or Safer Brand’s website.

Pests this product controls:

Is this product OMRI listed? Yes; View the OMRI certificate

ProsCons
Super gentle on plants and the environment
Comes ready to use		No residual effects
Requires heavy use and frequent applications for effective control 

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Best diatomaceous earth (DE) product: Harris Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade with powder duster

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder made of the ground-up fossils of tiny aquatic creatures. Some products contain a certain percentage of other minerals or substances, but this product from Harris is 100% pure DE.  

Why else do we love this particular DE product? First of all, it comes with its own powder duster, so you don’t have to buy any additional equipment to apply the DE powder effectively and efficiently. 

Other benefits of choosing the Harris brand: This product is made entirely in the United States. Harris sources its DE from mines in Nevada and packages products in Georgia. Plus, the brand donates 10% of its profits to its local humane society, so you can impact the lives of other animals while protecting wildlife in your own backyard with organic pest control.

DE controls many lawn and garden pests, and you can use it indoors, too. This product has wiped out whole populations of common household pests such as roaches, fleas, and ants. Just keep a couple of things in mind if you’re using it indoors: 1) DE is essentially dust, so it can get messy, and 2) It causes irritation if it gets in your eyes or you breathe too much of it in, so be very careful using it around pets.  

A warning that goes for all DE: It isn’t effective once it gets wet. For best results, apply this product when you don’t expect rain for at least 24 hours. If the pests are still there after a rain, you’ll need to apply DE again. 

Pests this product controls:

Is this product OMRI listed? Yes; View the OMRI certificate

ProsCons
Controls many pests in the lawn, garden, and home
Pure DE with no additional substances
Comes with application tool 		Doesn’t work anymore after it gets wet
Causes irritation if you get it in your eyes or breathe in a lot of it

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5.

Best Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) product: Monterey B.t. Biological Insecticide

Bacillus thuringiensis (commonly called Bt) is a natural bacteria that kills caterpillars and worms (not including earthworms), and boy does this concentrate from Monterey do the trick! It has eliminated whole infestations of cabbageworms, caterpillars on potted plants, tobacco worms on petunias, and more.

If you want success with this product, it’s very important to follow the application instructions on the product label. For one, since this product is a concentrate, you have to dilute it with water using the correct ratio. You can then spray it using a regular spray bottle or a hose-end sprayer (the label includes directions for each).

Another reason you have to follow the instructions carefully is that this product is only effective if the pests eat it. So, you have to spray it when the pests are feeding, usually in the morning or evening. Spray it all over the tops and bottoms of leaves so no matter where pests take a bite out of your plant, they’ll get a bite of Bt, too.  

You may still see pests crawling around your plants for a week or so after applying this product, but that doesn’t mean it’s not working. Bt doesn’t kill pests immediately. It causes them to stop eating, which eventually results in their death. 

You’ll likely have to reapply Monterey Bt after five to seven days for continued control. You also should reapply after heavy rains, which can wash the product off plant leaves. This concentrated form is a more economical choice than Monterey’s ready-to-use Bt spray because of the need for repeat applications. 

A note on shelf life: Some distributors claim this product has a shelf life of five years, but in real life, it’s often most effective in the first season you purchase it and less potent after one year. Also, if you store it outdoors or in a non-temperature-controlled garage or shed where it can get very hot or freeze, it may lose some of its potency.

Pests this product controls:

Is this product OMRI listed? Yes; View the OMRI certificate

ProsCons
Great at eliminating worms and caterpillars that eat your plants
More cost-effective than ready-to-use sprays		Have to mix it yourself before spraying
Usually needs repeat applications
Not as effective after a year 

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Best non-toxic pest trap: NiHome Non-Toxic Fly Catcher

These super-sticky traps from NiHome catch flies and other small pests buzzing around your plants. They have stakes so you can stick them in the ground or in pots, and they also come with twist ties you can use to attach the traps higher up on plants. 

Since these traps don’t use any toxic substances, they’re safe to use indoors or outdoors. Just beware: When we say the glue is super sticky, we mean SUPER sticky. If a pet swats at one of these or a small child grabs it, they’ll probably be walking around with a fly trap stuck to them until you help them remove it. 

The traps last for a long time, even outdoors. Sun and moisture don’t affect their stickiness, and you don’t have to replace them until they’re totally covered in bugs. Since one pack comes with 48 traps, you won’t need to restock for a while. 

This product has some limitations: While the traps are great at catching flies, gnats, and similar flying pests, they aren’t very effective for crawling pests that eat your plants, such as aphids. And while you can control minor infestations with these, a more thorough pest control product (like the others on this list) will likely be necessary for large infestations. 

Pests this product controls:

Is this product OMRI listed? No

ProsCons
Sticky glue on both sides of each trap to catch as many pests as possible
Very easy to set up
Comes with 48 packs per trap 		Not very useful for crawling pests
Have to watch out for the glue around pets and small children and while you’re installing the traps

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Buyers guide to organic pest control products

If you’re new to the world of organic pest control, you might not understand what the products on this list are or how they work. In this guide, we’ll explain more about the most popular types of organic pest control to help you figure out which is best for your lawn and garden.  

Types of organic pest control 

These are some of the most popular types of organic pest control products you’ll find while shopping. Most are represented in our top picks, but some are highly specific to your situation, so you’ll have to find the best option for yourself. 

This video from Buzzfeed Nifty will show you how to make a few different homemade pesticide sprays with no harmful chemicals:

What does it mean to be OMRI listed?

While you’re researching organic pest control products, you’ll see the phrase “OMRI listed” all over the place. The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is an international nonprofit that determines which products can be used in organic gardening based on USDA National Organic Program standards. 

If a product is OMRI listed, that means it has been thoroughly reviewed by experts and certified as organic. Using OMRI-listed products can give you peace of mind that what you’re using in your lawn and garden is truly organic. 

FAQ about organic pest control 

Does organic pest control really work?

Short answer: Yes! Organic pest control methods are effective for dealing with lawn and garden pests, but if you expect organic products to work exactly like chemicals, you will be disappointed. While most chemical pesticides kill insects immediately and indiscriminately, organic products require a little patience and forethought. 

Most organic pesticides need some time to lower pest populations. You might not see results for a few days or a few weeks, depending on the product — but that doesn’t mean it’s not working. Organic options are also more selective, so you have to identify the pest in your lawn and garden first and then choose the right type of organic pesticide for that species.  

But organic pest control is worth the wait and the work. When you use methods that don’t harm beneficial insects, those insects will prey on your pests and help keep populations down. Plus, pollinators like bees and butterflies help your garden produce more seeds and fruits for plant reproduction. 

Are organic pest control products more expensive?

Yes, in most cases, organic pest control products are more expensive than their chemical counterparts. Even if the cost is the same or less upfront, organic products often need more frequent applications than chemicals, which results in a higher cost in the long run.  

Remember, though: There are lots of DIY organic pest control options that cost far less than any products you can buy, whether organic or inorganic. If cost is keeping you from going organic, you should definitely look into homemade remedies before purchasing chemicals. 

Is neem oil organic?

Yes, neem oil is considered organic because it comes from the naturally occurring neem tree. But something you should know: Neem oil is slightly toxic to fish and other aquatic animals, and it can harm bees if you aren’t careful to avoid contact with them. 

Can you eat vegetables sprayed with organic pesticides?

One of the benefits of organic pesticides is that they aren’t toxic to humans, so, yes, it is safe to eat fruits and vegetables that have been sprayed with organic pesticides. Even so, you should always wash produce before eating it. 

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Beyond the products: Cultural practices to prevent lawn and garden pests

Organic pest control products work best when they don’t have to work alone. You can use our picks for the best organic pest control products to eliminate pest infestations, but there’s also a lot you can do to prevent those infestations in the first place. 

Here are some lawn and garden care tips that will help prevent pests:

With proper lawn care and garden maintenance, you may never need pest control products in the first place! And without proper care, your pest problems are only going to get worse, no matter what products you use. 

Don’t want to put in the work to prevent pests on your lawn? Let Lawn Love’s local lawn care pros put in the work for you. 

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For the destruction of nests of garden and house ants, cockroaches, fleas, flies, wood lice, earwigs, crickets and other insects , bugs, sawflies, caterpillars, aphids and other sucking pests

Intended for the destruction of cockroaches, bugs, fleas, flies, ants (red house and various garden species) and rat mites

For treatment of cesspools, septic tanks, sewer systems

For protection against pests of most horticultural and horticultural crops - cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, apple trees, currants, raspberries, flowers, etc.

mealybug, spider mite, whitefly, Colorado potato beetle, tortoise bug, wireworm, thrips, cabbage butterfly

Restores soil balance in microelement composition, prevents a number of fungal and viral diseases. Designed for pre-sowing (pre-planting) treatment of seeds and planting material, fertilizing vegetables, fruits, berries, flowers cult

For indoor and garden plants

For country toilets, septic tanks, bio-toilets, latrines

Means for fighting slugs, snails on flowers, fruit and berry crops food, in the practice of medical disinfestation by specialists of organizations that have the right to engage in disinfection activities, and the population in everyday life

Means for combating flying insects: flies, midges, wasps, etc.

For quick and effective extermination of cockroaches

Against all types of rodents - gray and black rats, mice, voles, moles and ground squirrels for the destruction of synanthropic insects (cockroaches, ants and winged flies)

For the prevention of plant diseases. Warns, destroys and repels pests: aphids, mites, butterflies, beetles and even rodents

For home ornamental flowers and plants in the garden

Natural, environmentally friendly product with a specific smell for protecting garden plants from pests and rodents

Stimulates the growth and development of plants, maintains leaf elasticity (turgor), reduces dust settling, strengthens plant immunity

For the prevention of infection by insect pests and for giving shine to leaves

Designed to protect vegetable, berry, ornamental, fruit crops from a wide range of soil pests (bearworm, beetle, wireworm, weevil, onion fly, etc. .)

Mineral-oil emulsion of vaseline oil to control wintering stages of insect pests: Scale insects, false scale insects, mites, aphids, mealybugs, as well as eggs of insect pests

Used to change and maintain the blue color of large-leaved hydrangeas

Highly effective preparation with a triple combination active substances for the destruction of the Colorado potato beetle and its larvae on potatoes during the growing season.

To protect wool, fur, felt and felt products from moths

The drug has an intestinal mechanism of action and is effective against insects of any age. For the fight against insect caterpillars moths, silkworms, scoops, nuns, meadow moths, leafworms, hawthorn, butterflies, moths, etc. for the protection of coniferous crops from a wide range of pests: hermes, aphids, sawflies, scale insects, etc.

For prolonged protection of coniferous and deciduous trees, as well as perennial flowers from diseases: snow, brown, gray, ordinary shute (shedding needles), rust on conifers

Used on garden paths and paths, along fences and hedges, on the blind areas of houses, foundation cracks, near greenhouses and between ridges

To control snails and slugs on plants

To kill wasps and various types of flies

To kill ants (house and garden), as well as flies, wood lice, fleas, cockroaches, crickets

flies, centipedes, moths, flies, spider mites, sawflies, cutworms, aphids, thrips, tubeworm, earwigs,

Ready-to-use grain bait with a mummifying effect for the destruction of house mice, voles and other mouse-like rodents, as well as gray and black rats

Used to combat various crop diseases: late blight, coccomycosis, scab, rust, leaf curl, black rot , mildew, anthracnose, various types of leaf spot and needles

Designed for the treatment of agricultural products from fungal infections (fusarium, phomosis, or gangrene, oosporosis, dry rot, all types of clamp rot, gray rot, etc. ), as well as for processing empty premises (including warehouses and vegetable stores

An effective agent for the destruction of pathogens, bacterial infections, mold, fungi, insects, mites in empty basements, vegetable stores, greenhouses, greenhouses, greenhouses

Used to combat mold, to destroy mosses and lichens. Used in construction as a wood preservative, as a means to prevent wood decay

Used to protect and treat the most harmful diseases - on tomatoes and potatoes against late blight and early blight, on onions - against peronosporosis, on grapes - against mildew

A broad-spectrum drug to combat fungal diseases of plants, spotting and rust of flower and ornamental crops, peronosporosis of cucumbers and onions, rot of plums, late blight of tomatoes and potatoes, scab of fruit trees and cucumbers in open and closed ground from root and root rot, late blight and peronosporosis

contact fungicide, designed to combat a complex of fungal and bacterial diseases on vegetable, industrial, fruit, ornamental and flower crops, vines, medicinal plants and forest plantations

principles of action, types, features, overview of means

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Fleas, ticks and other blood-sucking insects cause discomfort to both people and animals. To protect against parasites, special means are used, which are combined in a common name - insecticides.

They effectively destroy insects, but do not cause any harm to pets. Modern formulas are safe. However, when using insecticides, you must follow the rules for use.

What are "insecticides"?

The name is the essence of the funds. From the Latin "insectum" - insect, "caedo" - to destroy.

Insecticides are a group of chemical agents aimed at the extermination of insects that harm plants and animals. Prototypes of drugs appeared with the advent of agriculture.

Classification

Insecticides can be divided into several groups according to the object and scope:

1. In crop production. The concentrated agent is diluted with water and treated with cultures. The active component penetrates and spreads along the stems, leaves, roots, protecting against caterpillars, beetles and their larvae.

Plant protection uses:

2. Treatment of premises. Carried out using powders that are scattered on the floor, furniture or diluted with water. Liquid products in the form of gels are also used for mopping and treating cracks, where insects most often hide. Aerosols are convenient for processing upholstered furniture, textiles, hard-to-reach places.


Important! Some agents are toxic. Wear gloves and respiratory protection when cleaning. Animals, children are not recommended to be allowed into the processed premises.

3. Preparations for humans. Shampoos, sprays and lotions are effective in treating head lice (lice) and other ectoparasites. Additionally, when treating lice, combing is necessary.

4. Pet flea and tick protection .

Drops are applied to the pet's withers. So he will not reach the drug and will not be able to lick it off. Gradually, the product is distributed throughout the coat and destroys parasites.

Shampoos quickly and effectively rid your pet of annoying bloodsuckers. However, for further protection, Collar or Spray must be used.

Collar suitable for shorthair breeds. It repels fleas and ticks, but does not exterminate insects already living on the body of the animal. Spray is effective on both short and long hair.

The active substance in tablets is absorbed into the blood, making it poisonous to the pest.

The powder is used to combat ixodid ticks, fleas, withers, lice. Suitable for cats, dogs, rodents and birds.


How it works

Insecticides have several modes of action:

1. Intestinal. Enter the body through the digestive system. The pest perceives most of the means as food and eats it. These include arsenic, metal fluorides, and others.

2. Through the skin. Upon contact, the drug enters the body of the parasite. Among this group, organic compounds of chlorine, nitrogen, phosphorus can be distinguished; pyrethrins (natural insecticides found in aster flowers) and their analogues pyrethroids.

3. Systemic. Penetrates plant tissues or animal blood, making them poisonous. An insect that has bitten its prey is rendered harmless. This group includes phosphamides, neonicotinoids.

4. Fumigators. Enter the body through the respiratory tract. A popular indoor insecticide is dichlorvos.

5. Larvicides. Kills larvae but is not effective against adults. Popular in this group, methoprene fights flies, mosquitoes and fleas.

6. Biological. Infect insects with bacterial and viral diseases.

7. Continuous action. Exterminate all types of ecto- and endoparasites.

8. Selective action. Only affects certain insects or worms. For example, anthelmintics are aimed at killing parasitic worms, but are ineffective against fleas and ticks.

Acaricides are a group of selective insecticides. Used to repel and control ticks.


Hazard classes

Although insecticides are designed to control harmful insects and their larvae, they can also harm other living things. Therefore, when using products, it is necessary to carefully study their hazard class and not forget about protection (masks, gloves, room ventilation, proper storage).


1st class

These include the most dangerous substances. They are used exclusively for processing production shops, warehouses and non-residential premises. After processing, thorough ventilation is required. Do not use to protect animals from fleas and ticks.


Grade 2

They also pose a danger to humans and animals. Not to be used on edible plants.


3 class

Possess an average degree of danger. Less toxic to humans and some mammals, so they can be used in everyday life.


4th grade

They are characterized by a minimum level of danger. Suitable for spraying fruit plants. Safe for mammals, birds and bees. They only harm parasites.

Precautions

Insecticides used to protect people and animals from blood-sucking insects, as well as flies, bedbugs, lice, are quite toxic. Therefore, during their application you must follow the safety rules:

1. Do not forget about overalls when working with substances of hazard class 1 (for example, based on aluminum phosphide). If you do not have special overalls, you should protect your respiratory and vision organs with a mask and goggles.

2. Control that the liquid does not get on the mucous membranes. If this occurs, wash eyes thoroughly under running water.

3. When using flea and tick protection, make sure that the pet does not lick so that it does not get on his mucous membranes.

4. When choosing preparation , take into account the age and weight of the four-legged friend. Often, the allowable weight of a pet is indicated on the packages.


5. Before treating kittens, puppies, pregnant and lactating females, consult a veterinarian.

6. After handling the premises or the pet, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

7. Keep all products out of the reach of children and animals. Observe storage rules. Remains of the drug, which is not to be used, dispose of.

Important! Carefully study the instructions for use of any tool.

Blood-sucking and parasitic insecticides are also insecticides. They effectively deal with pests, but are safe for pets. Why don't they harm pets?


Ingredients

1. Drops on withers , shampoos , powders.

The active ingredient of the composition are fipronil or pyriproxyfen. They destroy the nervous system of parasites, stop their development.

2. Collars .

The active ingredients are flumethrin and imidacloprid. Collars are impregnated with these chemicals.

3. Tablets .

The main components are lufenuron and nitenpyram. The first substance blocks the larvae's ability to feed. Nitenpyram fights adult fleas by destroying their nervous system.



Why are

pest control products safe for pets?

All preparations work differently, but they have in common that they do not harm animals. It's all about their belonging to a small class of insecticides - neonicotinoids.

In ancient times, these substances were obtained by infusing tobacco and shag plants. The nicotine was excellent at killing pests. The first synthetic substances began to be used in agriculture before World War II. Despite their effectiveness in the fight against insects, if used and stored improperly, they were toxic to humans and animals.


Modern compositions appeared in Russia at the end of the 20th century. Their principle of operation is as follows:

1. Selectivity. Neonicotinoids interact with receptors and the nervous system of insects, but they do not penetrate well through the barrier between the circulatory and nervous systems of warm-blooded animals.

2. High stability. Substances do not lose their properties when exposed to light, water and other environmental factors.

3. Systemic action. Active components penetrate well into plant tissues, animal blood, without harming them, but making them poisonous to parasites.

Neonicotinoids affect the nervous system of the insect pest, blocking the transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and death.

Is it possible to poison pets with insecticides?

Despite the low toxicity, when using flea and tick products , it is necessary to strictly follow the rules for working with insecticides. Neglect of the instructions for use can lead to poisoning of both the pet and the person.


A few licked drops of the drug will not be fatal to the pet. However, if a four-legged friend has recently been ill or under severe stress, is elderly or very young, he can go.

Signs of poisoning:

In rare cases, disorientation and numbness of the extremities may occur.

Important! If you notice any of these symptoms, you must immediately take the animal to the veterinarian. The specialist will assess the degree of poisoning and prescribe treatment.

Terminals

1. All flea preparations belong to the general group of chemicals - insecticides.


2. Insecticides appeared in antiquity, when people began to engage in agriculture and were looking for ways to control insect pests.

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