Safer® Brand Tomato and Vegetable Insect Killer - 32oz RTU

Destroy the insects, not your plants!!  This product is gentle on your tomatoes and vegetables and can be used up until the day of harvest, so you can safely enjoy the organic foods you've grown.

Safer® Tomato and Vegetable Insect Killer combines the effectiveness of pyrethrins and potassium salts of fatty acids and kills on contact but does not harm your plants!  The pyrethrins attack the insect’s nervous system and potassium salts weaken the insect’s protective outer shell, adding up to a lethal insect killer!

The ability to use this product on tomatoes and a wide array of other vegetables offers the most economical and convenient solution to garden annoyances available on the market!  OMRI Listed® and compliant for use in organic gardening.

Apply every 7-10 days when insects are present or as needed to prevent further damage.  It can be applied directly to fruits and vegetables right up until the day of harvest!

What it kills?

Aphids, asparagus beetles, bean beetles, cabbage loopers, caterpillars, colorado potato beetles, cucumber beetles, diamon backed moth, flea beetles, imported cabbageworm, leafhoppers, plant bugs, tomato hornworm and whiteflies.

Where to use it?

Asparagus, beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant ,herbs, kale, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, squash, tomatoes

How to use it?

1. Shake well.

2. Use at first sighting of insects

3. Thoroughly moisten all plant surfaces where insects are feeding or resting.

4. Apply every 7-10 days when insects are present or as needed to prevent damage

5. Can be used up until the day of harvest!

Safer® Brand is the leader in alternative lawn and garden products. Safer® Brand recognizes the growing demand by consumers for these products, offering a wide variety of natural and organic solutions for lawn, garden, landscape, flowers, houseplants, insects and more!

Safer® Brand Tomato and Vegetable Insect Killer, RTU

Product Features:

• Targets and kills aphids, asparagus beetles, bean beetles, cabbage loopers, caterpillars, Colorado potato beetles, cucumber beetles, diamond-backed moth, flea beetles, imported cabbage worms leaf hoppers, plant bugs, tomato hornworm and whiteflies
• Kills insects on contact but is gentle on your plants
• OMRI Listed® and compliant for use in organic gardening

What's in the Box:

• 1 spray bottle

Specifications:

• 32 fl. oz. RTU spray
• Contains pyrethrins (.012%) and potassium salts of fatty acids (1.015%)

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  cucumber beetle control August 19, 2011

I applied several other products for cucumber beetle control and none worked. I read review about SaferBrand Tomato and Vegetable Insect Killer and just got one and test sprayed on the beetles. They are falling off right away upon contact and am sure it's going to die in a few minutes. I am very pleased I was able to buy this organic pesticide.

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Safer® - Consumer Relations Response

We are glad you won the battle against your cucumber beetles. Hopefully you enjoyed your organically grown produce too!  If you have questions or need assistance our Consumer Relations Team is available at 1-800-800-1819, opt 1.


Best regards,

Liz
Consumer Relations Representative
Woodstream Corporation
Safer®

  Review Posted on Amazon.com June 23, 2011

I planted a lot of seeds this past spring and now have a lush vegetable, herb and flower garden on a balcony in NYC. Usually aphids and other small bugs gravitate to many of my plants since it is "fresh food" to them in the city. About two weeks ago I noticed those little green aphids on the new growth of my cosmos, peppers and tomatoes. I sprayed them with Safer Brand Insect Killer and they started moving around but shortly stopped in their tracks. The next day I noticed they were all dead. More bugs came back a few days later, but I sprayed again and no problem! I feel better using this product because it IS safer than using traditional chemicals and it works! I will continue to buy this product so I can enjoy my veggies and flowers all season long!

All About Growing Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes can be a fun and rewarding activity.  As seedlings are planted in the spring, gardeners are often already dreaming of those plump, juicy tomatoes fresh from the garden all summer long.

Safer® Brand provides the know-how and great tips for growing delicious tomatoes.  Growing tomatoes organically with these instructions and tips means your family can enjoy them without worry in sandwiches, sauces and all kinds of great recipes! Happy growing!

Read more about growing tomatoes and watch a video by Master Gardener William Moss on "How to Grow Tomatoes".  More»

Pest and Disease Control of Tomatoes

What's Bugging your Tomatoes?

Are there holes in the leaves of your plants or tiny little creatures on the leaves and stem? Maybe you can even see big beetles resting on the leaves and eating them?  For insect troubles, use Safer® Brand Tomato & Vegetable Insect Killer. It is the only OMRI listed® pesticide with the dual action of soap and organic pyrethrin.

If you fear your trouble is with leaf feeding worms or caterpillars, try a more targeted approach… Garden Dust and Caterpillar Killer (liquid concentrate) are Safer® Brand’s OMRI listed products with Bt. (Bacillus thuringensis var. Kurstaki) which targets these species and will not harm beneficial insects including earth worms.

Common Tomato Diseases

Blossom End Rot - Irregular watering or not enough calcium or nutrients in the soil can lead to blossom end rot which is the brown spots at the bottom of the tomato plants which leaves them inedible. Also tomatoes that touch or grow in the soil will likely develop this issue.  It is not a disease, rather a physiological disorder. Mulching, regular watering, and fertilization will eliminate or at least reduce this issue. Have your soil tested for calcium deficiency if it continues to be a problem.

Leaf Spot – (Early Blight, Late Blight and Septoria Leaf Spot) Leaf Spot diseases for tomatoes show as dark brown spots with dark concentric rings on the leaves.

Fruit Rot – (Anthracnose, Early Blight and Late Blight) Fruit rot shows on the fruit of the plant and develop as early rotting fruit on the vine.  They typically occur when the fruit touches the soil.

Management of Diseases - Follow the watering practices and select a well location with good air circulation to help prevent these diseases but if they occur, use Safer® Brand Garden Fungicide. It is an OMRI listed® sulfur based fungicide that can be used up to the day of harvest on tomatoes and other vegetables.  (Just wash your veggies as you normally would before eating)  It will kill the disease on contact and prevent additional outbreaks of the disease for about 30 days by changing the pH of the plant so the disease can not thrive.

When leaf spot is present, remove the damaged leaves from the plants but do not remove more than 30% of the plants leaves at a time. If the problem is attacking more than 30% of the leaves, remove only up to 30% of the worst affect leaves, spray garden fungicide and repeat the process in about 10 days.

Important!  When using any pesticide products test the plant for sensitivity in a small area and wait 24 hours to make sure the plant is unharmed before using the product on the full plant.

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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.

Learn more:

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 Full of Tomatoes!

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!

Learn More:

Tomato Maintenance

Mulch & Weed Control

Add mulch to the area around your planted tomatoes to reduce weeds, and keep moisture and nutrients in the soil. Adding Concern® Weed Prevention Plus® to the soil when planting will further prevent weeds from germinating.

Preventing weeds is important because weeds can rob the tomatoes of moisture, light and nutrients. Weeds can also harbor insect pests and disease.  If weeds are a problem in your garden, try Safer® Brand Fast Acting Weed & Grass Killer. It is an organic herbicidal soap that knocks down weeds within hours and only kills what you spray it on. It won’t move through the soil to the plant and it can be used up to the day of harvest around tomato plants and other vegetables.

Watering

Water tomato plants very regularly and keep the soil moist.  Irregular watering can lead to cat facing which is when a tomato has a crack down the center of it.  A cat-faced tomato can still be eaten but isn’t as attractive.

Water tomato plants in the morning so the moisture can dry during the day. If you must water in the evening, make sure to water at least 2 hours before the sun goes down to prevent very damp conditions during the night hours.  Damp conditions overnight can lead to fungal issues.

Water tomatoes at the stem and in the surrounding soil. Do not water the full plant and leaves as only the roots need the water to thrive. Watering the leaves may also lead to fungal disease problems.

Harvesting

Harvest Tomatoes when they are fully ripe for best flavor and nutrition. If there is a great concern about critters eating the fruit of your labor before you get a chance to, try our sister product – Havahart® Critter Ridder® to keep the animals away. It is also OMRI Listed® and won’t harm the animals….

Also, harvesting a tomato just before it is fully red can keep critters away too.  Let the tomato ripen fully on your window sill inside before eating.

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FAQs About Insects in Your Tomato Garden

Q:  My plant leaves look chewed!  Do you know what type of insect might do that?

A:  Insects that have the ability to chew plants must have special cutters in their mouths
     for this purpose.  Such insects may include caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers,
     for example.

Q:  If I use a floating row cover, how will bees and other pollinating insects reach the plants?

A:  They won’t be able to so you will need to pollinate them yourself by hand.  Check with your local
     garden center or farm supply store to find out how to hand pollinate them.  You may want to
     remove the row covers during times of insect pollination.

Q:  How do I know if my plant is being attacked by an insect or a disease?

A:  If it’s an insect, the plant may have holes in its leaves.  Turn the leaves over and you may see the
     insects themselves clustered on the underside of the leaves.  You may also see and feel a sticky
     substance if it’s an insect because the insect will leave a secretion on the plant.

Q:  I have really big larvae in my garden, and my neighbor says they are Tomato
     Hornworms.  They are attacking my tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.   How do
     I get rid of them?

A:  B.t. (Bacillus Thuringiensis) is an excellent way to get rid of them without harming
     beneficial bugs.  It actually works on most caterpillars.  When the worm ingests the
     B.t., it works as a gut rot poison that makes the worm stop feeding.  The tomato
     hornworm will stop feeding immediately and die within days. 

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