Opt for a fragrance-free soap and one that doesn’t contain added ingredients such as bleach, which may kill desirable plants and beneficial insects. The closer the homemade insecticidal soap ...

Related: Houseplants That Are Resistant to Spider Mites, Aphids, and More Insecticidal soap can kill many soft-bodied insects ...

University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Now that we have left the doldrums of winter behind us, the promise of a new growing season beckons. Although we hope we don’t encounter ...

Insecticidal Properties: The ability of a substance to kill or repel insects. Sugar Alcohols: A type of carbohydrate that is used as a sweetener and is generally safe for human consumption ...

Cry proteins: Insecticidal proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis that are toxic to certain insect pests. Biopesticides: Natural or derived substances used to control pests, often with less ...