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  • Squash Bug Organic Pesticide

    Created by kevin price on July 3, 2017 at 2:11 am

    Which one of your products is most effective on squash bugs?
    Is one best for limiting the effect of squash bugs and not killing other beneficial invertebrates?

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  • July 3, 2017 at 11:39 am #243892

    Eric Vinje
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    Hi Kevin –

    The best organic product for squash bugs is Safer® Tomato & Vegetable Insect Killer. It combines potassium salts of fatty acids (insecticidal soap) and botanical pyrethrins (made from chrysanthemum flowers) to kill a large number of garden pests on contact. This powerful pesticide is very effective, but short lived in the environment — lasting 3 to 5 days after application — so its effect on non-target organisms is minimal.

    Floating row covers (Harvest-Guard®) and diatomaceous earth can also be used to reduce pest numbers. Both are effective and completely non-toxic to people, pets and wildlife.

    Happy gardening!

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