What Are the Dangers of Insecticidal Soap?

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Tip 1 - How to Use Insecticidal Soap on Plants | Today's Homeowner

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Denise Sadberry | permalink

Insecticidal soap is a greener, more eco-friendly approach to controlling soft-bodied insects in the garden and on houseplants. Read this article to find out more.
Tags: insecticides,insects,organic pest control,pests,diseases & pests,houseplants,lawn & garden,organic gardening

For further reading: http://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-use-insecticidal-soap-on-plants/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Insecticidal Soaps to Control Insect Pests

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Debra Pollock | permalink

Insecticidal soaps kill soft-bodied pests including mites, aphids, immature scales, psyllids, thrips, and whiteflies. Soaps also kill the eggs and larvae of many pests. Soaps are contact insecticides; they must be sprayed wet directly on the insect pest to be effective. To treat a severe pest infestation, spray a plant or crop every 2 or 3 days for two weeks. Once the soap spray dries, it has no residual insecticidal effect. Insecticidal soaps are not toxic to people, pets, or wild life, but it is best not to inhale soap spray or get it in your eyes. Insecticidal soaps are made from potassium salts of fatty acids, also called soap salts. You can buy insecticidal soaps at garden centers or nurseries or you can make your own. How to make insecticidal soap: Make insecticidal soap by adding 2 tablespoons of a vegetable-oil-based liquid soap such as castile soap to 1 gallon of water. Do not use laundry detergent or liquid dish soap. (Soaps are made with olive oils [...]

For further reading: http://www.harvesttotable.com/2012/06/insecticidal-soaps-to-control-insect-pests/ ^[2]