Favorite Insecticides (Organic or Non-Organic)

Qronyq

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Up here in NorCal.. couple weeks away from flowering time here in the 916. Just wondering what some of your favorite insecticides or pest killers are that you use in your own garden.. I want to give all my girls a good soak in some solution here very soon before flowers start to show. Any input would be awesome.
 

William1976

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I use this. It's natural and works for me here in the midwest. Active ingredient is pyrethrin and neem.

Pyrethrin
Bug bombs commonly contain pyrethrin, a natural component of chrysanthemums. While pyrethrin is approved for use in organic crops against insects, you should exercise care when using it. It can irritate the skin and respiratory track and is toxic to bees.

Neem Oil
Neem oil and products containing limonoids like azadirachtin disrupt the hormonal system of most common insects but is relatively safe for mammals except at high doses. If you need to use it before harvest, you might want to think about rinsing off the buds afterward. Growers don’t normally use neem preventatively, but highly vulnerable plants may benefit from neem oil systemically; water an affected plant with a very dilute solution to combat infestations.
 

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Qronyq

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I use this. It's natural and works for me here in the midwest. Active ingredient is pyrethrin and neem.

Pyrethrin
Bug bombs commonly contain pyrethrin, a natural component of chrysanthemums. While pyrethrin is approved for use in organic crops against insects, you should exercise care when using it. It can irritate the skin and respiratory track and is toxic to bees.

Neem Oil
Neem oil and products containing limonoids like azadirachtin disrupt the hormonal system of most common insects but is relatively safe for mammals except at high doses. If you need to use it before harvest, you might want to think about rinsing off the buds afterward. Growers don’t normally use neem preventatively, but highly vulnerable plants may benefit from neem oil systemically; water an affected plant with a very dilute solution to combat infestations.
Are you applying directly or do you dilute with water or anything?
 
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