Instructions for Insecticidal Soap

Kills aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, and mites on foliage plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, vegetables, fruits and nuts in and around homes, and home greenhouses.

Potassium salts of fatty acids: 49.52%
Inert ingredients: 50.48%
Total: 100.0%

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions for Insecticidal Soap

It is a violations of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For best results use freshly mixed solution of Insecticidal Soap. Mix one part concentrate with 50 parts water, or 2.5 fl. oz. per gallon unless otherwise noted. Use soft water whenever possible.

NOTE: Do not use on new transplants, newly rooted cuttings or plants stressed by drought. Avoid application when leaf temperature exceeds 90 F. When used alone, SAFERŪ Brand Insecticidal Soap may be used up to and including day of harvest, and is useful as a component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.

INDOOR PLANTS: Apply Insecticidal Soap when insects or signs of their damage appear. Take care to thoroughly wet all surfaces of infested foliage and branches.

For APHIDS examine plants after two days and spray Insecticidal Soap again if needed. For other pests spray weekly as needed up to three times. Do not make repeated sprays at short intervals without thoroughly rinsing foliage.

For BLOSSOM THRIPS on African violets, spray to contact thrips on the blooms.

ROOT MEALYBUGS and SPRINGTAIL infestations can be reduced using a soil drench of one to two tablespoons of concentrate in a quart of tepid water applied monthly.

NOTE: Do not use Insecticidal Soap on Crown of Thorns and test other euphorbias for phototoxicity before full-scale application. Do not use on delicate ferns, ornamental ivies, palms or succulents without testing.

FLOWERS AND BEDDING PLANTS GROWING OUTDOORS AND IN HOME GREENHOUSES, including foliage plants, roses and succulents. Apply when insects appear. Take care to thoroughly wet all infested surfaces. A second application should be timed to control newly hatched young. Repeat weekly as needed up to three times.

For EARWIGS spray directly on insects after disturbing their hiding place.

NOTE: Do not use Insecticidal Soap on bleeding heart, gardenias, jade plant, lantana or sweetpeas. Some varieties of azaleas, begonias, camellias, fuchsias and impatiens are soap sensitive; if wilting occurs within a few hours, rinse with clean water supply.

ORNAMENTAL LANDSCAPE TREES AND SHRUBS: To control the crawler stage of ADELGIDS, PSYLLIDS and SCALES spray to wet bark surface when infestation warrants.

For MITES, be sure to wet underside of leaves and needle sheaths.

For TENT CATERPILLARS, mix 4 fl. oz. of Insecticidal Soap per gallon of water and spray directly on young larvae when congregated on outside of tent.

NOTE: Do not apply to chestnut, Japanese maple or mountain ash. Do not apply to evergreens during drought or when tender new foliage is present.

VEGETABLES GROWING OUTDOOR AND IN HOME GREENHOUSES: Mix one part concentrate to 50 parts water or 2.5 fl. oz. per gallon. Apply when insects or MITES appear or when damage first occurs. Spray Insecticidal Soap to wet all infested plant surfaces. Application rate will vary according to size and growth form of plants. For most pests repeat application after several days to eliminate newly hatched individuals. Repeat at weekly to biweekly intervals up to three times. Use up to the day before harvest.

FRUITS AND NUTS: Spray Insecticidal Soap when insects first appear or to prevent damage. Apply to achieve thorough coverage of infested foliage and/or branches. Repeat at weekly intervals as needed. Avoid spraying when blossoms as present.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

WARNING: Causes substantial, but temporary eye injury. Causes skin irritation. Do not get on skin, in eye or on clothing. Wear goggles or safety glasses. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

IF IN EYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention.

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention.

Environmental hazards: This product may be hazardous to aquatic invertebrates. For terrestrial uses, do not apply Insecticidal Soap directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of water.

Physical or Chemical Hazards: Flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Storage: Store Insecticidal Soap only in original container, in a dry place inaccessible to children and pets. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Disposal: Do not reuse empty container. Rinse thoroughly. Securely wrap in newspaper and discard in trash.

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