I really love this stuff. I had a severe case of aphids that spread rapidly. So much so, I was actually considering just tossing the infected plants which is not something iv ever done because my plants are like my babies.
I didnt want to use any store bought pesticides because in the past, even with following the directions exactly, my plants always ended up getting chemical burns.
I have two cats who love to nibble when im not around and a 3 year old who shares my loves for plants and is always helping to water and care for them. I needed something strong enough to take care of this problem but mild enough to cause no harm to my daughter, cats and the plants themselves. I did a ton of research and decided this was my best choice.
Im soo pleased with how well this worked. The smell is strong but thats mother natures fault lol I just tried not to breath it in, I also wore gloves and sprayed them down away from where we hang out outside. Being its summer, I let them hang out outside for a few days under my table umbrella and would check on them daily. I would say 90% of the aphids were dead by day one and by day 3 any leftovers slowly died off as well. The plants didnt get any burns at all, in fact I feel like they all look healthier and stronger then before all this happened. I would 100% recommend this. I plan on doing this bi yearly to all my plants as a way to prevent infestations in the future.
A couple complaints iv read were that the bottle you get is smaller then it looks in the pictures because it has a handle and most bottles with handles are meant for gallons, although I agree the pictures can give off that impression, its really not a problem considering one treatment doesn't require a lot of product, so I don't find that to even be a problem. In fact I like that its smaller because it was easier to pour and control plus storing it doesn't take a lot of space.
Another complaint was that when it arrived it solidified, yes mine was this way as well, but I simply left it out in the sun while I set up my treatment area and got everything I needed together and by the time I was ready to use (about 30 minutes) it was melted enough that I was able to use it. By the time I put everything away it was completely melted. It sais in the directions that you can always heat up some water and let the bottle sit in the water for a bit (like heating up a bottle for a baby). Again not a big deal and for how well this product worked is certainly not going to stop me from purchasing again when I run out.
In short, it was effective, easy to use and considering its natural and safe, its a no brainer.
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Safer Brand Insect Soap Concentrate II
Kills on Contact:
- aphids
- earwigs
- grasshoppers
- leafhoppers
- mealybugs
- sawfly larvae
- and more...
The Economical and Effective Way to Eradicate Destructive Insects
Safer Brand Insect Soap is a long-standing formula derived from natural ingredients, proven to kill a variety of plant-eating insects on contact. And this powerful concentrate packs over 50 times the amount of active ingredient into just one small, economical bottle - making over 6 gallons of solution. Miz one part Insect Soap Concentrate with 50 parts water, and store the rest.
OMRI Listed and Approved for Organic Gardening
Safer Brand Insect Soap is OMRI listed and approved for organic gardening, so you can spray generously onto your plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, fruits and vegetables to protect them from the most damaging of insects up until the day of harvest.
A Trusted Remedy Proven to Kill Harmful Insects
Insecticidal soap (otherwise known as potassium salts of fatty acids) is made with natural plant extracts that dehydrate and kill certain insects on contact. Soft-bodied insects like aphids and mealybugs are most effected by insecticidal soap, which works by weakening their bodies’ waxy coating and penetrating their cellular membranes causing them to dehydrate and die. Just mix and spray at the first signs of insects, and apply regularly when insects are present to keep your plants pest-free.
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Fruits and VegetablesApply directly to your organic crops until the day of harvest. |
FlowersDefend your roses and a range of other flower varieties. But first, test for any rare sensitivities. |
OrnamentalsEasily treat any trees and shrubs that may be susceptible to destructive infestations. |
HouseplantsApply as directed indoors on houseplants without worrying about harming your family or pets. |
The Benefits of Organic Gardening
Besides preventing the harmful effects caused by synthetic chemicals, organic gardening offers a host of additional economic and health benefits. An organic regimen saves money in the long run by helping to create sustainable gardens that produce greater yields, reducing the need for fertilizers and pest controls over time. Furthermore, increased organic matter in your soil reduces erosion and conserves water, and organic produce is more flavorful and nutrient-dense. Because Safer Brand products are third-party certified for use in organic gardening - both by OMRI and the NOP - you can be sure that the pest control products you choose fit into an organic gardening regimen.
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| Price | $12.08 | $14.99 | — | $14.99 | $11.83 |
| Model# | 5118 | 5163 | 5102-6 | 5180-6 | 5110-6 |
| Purpose | kills soft-bodied insects | kills caterpillars and leaf feeding worms | kills insects all throughout their lifecycle | kills insects throughout their lifecycle, prevents & kills plant disease, & controls insect pests | kills soft-bodied insects |
| Active Ingredients | potassium salts of fatty acids | bacillus thuringiensis, subsp.strain ABTS-351 solids, spores, and insecticidal toxins | neem oil; pyrethrins; potassium salts of fatty acids | neem oil | potassium salts of fatty acids |
| Kills Insects on Contact | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
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KILLS APHIDS DEAD
Our cucumbers are always plagued by aphids. The dish detergent and water soultion was not very effective last year. In theory it will work, but the mixture needs to be right, and you have to be careful as not to dry out the plants. So we pryed open the wallet this year in hopes we would have cucumbers that looked like cucumbers.The safer soap has worked great. No more aphids. The directions state to apply the solution upon the appearance of insects and repeat once a week for up to 3 weeks, if needed. It's not really to be used as a preventative, but a treatment. The soultion works like dish detergent would. It dries out the aphids and kills them dead. Watch your plants closely though, every day. Spray them as soon as you see the bugs. If left too long, your vegetables will become small and deformed.Read well too, the mixing instructions. The level of active ingredient, in your mixed solution, may be smaller than the amount in the pre-mixed version of this insect soap. So you might need to mix it stronger if it doesn't seem to be working. Although, we had no problems killing the bugs with the recommended mixing quantities.Make sure you spray the underside of the leaves where the aphids are. Spraying the tops of the leaves will be a waste of time and money. Also generously coat the underside of the leaves, so it is completely saturated and dripping off. Don't be cheap or your garden will suffer.Depending on how many plants you need to cover, 1-2 bottles of this should last you the whole season, assusming you are just growing at home for yourself.Great product, we have been very happy with DEAD Aphids.
