All About Problems Safer® Brand Bug Patrol Concentrate Controls
Safer® Brand Bug Patrol Concentrate battles many insects flower garden, shrubbery and lawn. Find out about the insects that our Bug Patrol solution helps to control.
By learning about these pesky insects, you can find safe, effective methods of controlling them so you can have beautiful landscaping and a healthy lawn without adding toxins to our environment.
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Why Organic?
The benefits of going organic in your lawn and garden are exponential! In addition to helping improve the environment and decreasing the chances of accelerated disease in your family, going organic can provide mental and physical benefits, long-term money-savings, and increased vitamin and mineral content in your soil, among other things.
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Benefits of Going Organic
Organic gardening provides for intense, realistic flavors in your food, and higher vitamin and mineral content than in conventionally produced foods. Organic Gardening: It's good for the environment and healthier for you and your family!
Organic vs. Natural - How to Read Labels
In the world of pesticides and repellents the words "organic" and "natural" are often mistakenly used to replace one another. Understanding product labels and certifications can help clear up the confusion.
Organic Pest Control - Different Ingredients Work for Different Insects
Nature has strategies to deal with insect pests without the use of synthetic chemicals. These strategies include organic pesticides as well as mechanical methods such as using traps, using beneficial bugs, and simply handpicking the pests, etc.
Expert Tips for a Beautiful Garden!
Gardening can be a very rewarding and healthy undertaking. By using organic products and methods, plants grow better, insect pests can be controlled, plant diseases can be eliminated, and lush harvests can be enjoyed!
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Tips for Using Safer® Brand Bug Patrol Concentrate
General Information:
What It Kills:
Kills beetles, caterpillars, aphids, whiteflies, sawflies, ticks, scales, (spider) (red) mites, mealybugs, thrips, ants, sowbugs, earwigs, among the 40 listed pests.
Use on the Following Plants/Areas:
Use on flowers, shade trees, evergreens, ornamentals, cacti and succulents grown in and around homes and home greenhouses and other interior plantings.
Directions for use:
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Mixing Instructions:
Shake container of Safer®Brand Bug Patrol thoroughly prior to mixing. Mix one part concentrate to 20 parts water. Use soft or distilled water when possible.
Application Instructions:
Apply when insects or sign of damage is present. Spray evenly, completely coating plant surfaces. This product kills through contact. Avoid spraying plants in full sun.
ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS:
Use as directed above on ornamentals including azaleas, camellias, cacti, dogwood, rhododendrons, evergreens, and broad-leafed shade trees to control (kill) aphids, beetles, caterpillars (including gypsy moth larvae, tent caterpillars, webworms, bagworms and leaftiers), lace bugs, box elder bugs, leafhoppers, psyllids, sawflies, scales, (spider) (red) mites, mealy bugs, thrips and whooly aphids.
Attention: Do not use on horse chestnut, Japanese maple or mountain ash.
FLOWERS:
Use as direct above on asters, carnations, chrysanthemums, geraniums, marigolds, petunias, and roses to control (kill) aphids, beetles (including flea beetles and Japanese beetles), caterpillars, plant bugs and whiteflies.
Attention: Do not spray blooms or partially open flower buds. Do not use on bleeding heart or gardenias. Test on fuschias and impatiens for variel sensitivity.
VEGETABLES & FRUIT:
Can be used on many types of fruit and vegetables including asparagus, beans, broccoli, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, squash, strawberries, grapes, raspberries, peaches, nuts and so much more.
Can also be used on Houseplants.
NOTE: This product is toxic to fish. Cover fish aquaria before spraying adjacent area.
FAQs About Insects in Your Garden
Q: Is a spider mite an insect or is it actually a spider?
A: Spider mites belong to a class called arachnids, to which spiders also belong. They are not actually insects. They do
cause plenty of problems for plants, however, unlike their larger relatives. More»
Q: Is it safe to use Bug Patrol on my azaleas? My rhododendrons?
A: Yes, when used as directed Safer® Brand Bug Patrol is safe for use on both of these.
Q: My neighbor told me I have scales on some of my ornamental plants. What are scale and how do
I get rid of them?
A: Scale are tiny insects that attack many plants, sucking the sap or juices from the plants and plant
leaves. Insecticidal sprays and Neem Oil products are effective in controlling these pests. More»
Q: I found some bagworms in our shrubbery. Will this help get rid of them?
A: Safer® Brand Bug Patrol will help control the bagworms in your shrubs. Just follow the directions, and you will see
the results.
