Board member Everett Codd shares a recent pesticide-free pest control solution used in his yard!

“I was looking at my roses and found both aphids and worms.”

“Early detection and treatment is extremely important when using pollinator safe pesticides.  These alternatives are effective when following the label information and utilizing multiple tools at once.”

“The additional soap is highly recommended as it too acts as an alternative pesticide. The liquid soap smothers and suffocates the pest in addition to sticking the pesticide product.”

“Fun fact, it was a NCAP lawsuit that forced the EPA to require the disclosure of inert or ‘Other Ingredients’. This is extremely important as these inerts have impacts on plant and human health outcomes. In this case there is the risk of sunburn from the additional oils. If over 65F, apply at dusk and rinse off in the morning to avoid burn. The plant's leaves also grow past it, where the bud is ruined by pests.”

To learn more about how to deal with pests in your home or garden visit pesticide.org/resources_for_pests for specific solutions.