Nethrick
Member
Alrighty, here's the low-down...
I've pretty positively identified the early signs of a Thrips infestation in my plants, so my current plan of attack is to kill them asap. I've been told Lady Bugs would help with the Thrips, but unfortunately they're a little hard to find in my area this year, so I've turned to the prospect of chemical intervention.
When my wife and I were browsing through Home Depot looking for Neem oil, we came across this brand of insecticide and fungus killer that makes some interesting claims...
Garden Insect Killer (24 oz spray bottle)
Quick Overview
Kills and repels garden insects and mites. Kills exposed eggs, larvae and adult stages.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE – WORKS ON CONTACT! SPRAY AND HARVEST ON SAME DAY!
Product Description
Kills and repels garden insects and mites. Kills exposed eggs, larvae and adult stages.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE – WORKS ON CONTACT! SPRAY AND HARVEST ON SAME DAY! KILLS ON CONTACT
NET CONTENTS: 24 FL. OZ. (1 PT. 8 FL. OZ. / 709 mL)
Active Ingredients:
Rosemary Oil ……………………………………….. 0.25%
Peppermint Oil ………………………………………0.25%
Thyme Oil …………………………………………….. 0.25%
Clove Oil ………………………………………………. 0.25%
Other Ingredients*………………………………. 99.00%
Total …………………………………………………. 100.00%
*Water, Mineral Oil (USP), Octadecenoic Acid Potassium Salt, Lecithin
... now I found the active ingredients section of the advertisement rather amusing and slightly strange (like how 99% of the solution is considered "Other ingredients"), but I also noticed the Mineral Oil and Octadecenoic Acid Potassium Salt.
What do you guys think about these claims? Will this take care of the bug problem? Is it safe/smart to use it on my plants? The bottle advertises that it will specifically kill Thrips and Aphids. Will it kill my plants too? D: lol
I've pretty positively identified the early signs of a Thrips infestation in my plants, so my current plan of attack is to kill them asap. I've been told Lady Bugs would help with the Thrips, but unfortunately they're a little hard to find in my area this year, so I've turned to the prospect of chemical intervention.
When my wife and I were browsing through Home Depot looking for Neem oil, we came across this brand of insecticide and fungus killer that makes some interesting claims...
Garden Insect Killer (24 oz spray bottle)
Quick Overview
Kills and repels garden insects and mites. Kills exposed eggs, larvae and adult stages.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE – WORKS ON CONTACT! SPRAY AND HARVEST ON SAME DAY!
Product Description
Kills and repels garden insects and mites. Kills exposed eggs, larvae and adult stages.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE – WORKS ON CONTACT! SPRAY AND HARVEST ON SAME DAY! KILLS ON CONTACT
NET CONTENTS: 24 FL. OZ. (1 PT. 8 FL. OZ. / 709 mL)
Active Ingredients:
Rosemary Oil ……………………………………….. 0.25%
Peppermint Oil ………………………………………0.25%
Thyme Oil …………………………………………….. 0.25%
Clove Oil ………………………………………………. 0.25%
Other Ingredients*………………………………. 99.00%
Total …………………………………………………. 100.00%
*Water, Mineral Oil (USP), Octadecenoic Acid Potassium Salt, Lecithin
... now I found the active ingredients section of the advertisement rather amusing and slightly strange (like how 99% of the solution is considered "Other ingredients"), but I also noticed the Mineral Oil and Octadecenoic Acid Potassium Salt.
What do you guys think about these claims? Will this take care of the bug problem? Is it safe/smart to use it on my plants? The bottle advertises that it will specifically kill Thrips and Aphids. Will it kill my plants too? D: lol
