Q&A – I don’t want to use imidacloprid. What else can I use for pests on my flowering plants?
Question:
I don’t want to use imidacloprid. What else can I use for pests on my flowering plants?
Answer:
There are many insecticides available. UT Extension Agent Celeste Scott says the key is to use insecticides that are targeted to the pest. Make sure you effectively use the pesticide. Also, use it at a time when the pollinators are not foraging.
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I don’t want to use imidacloprid. What else can I use for pests on my flowering plants?
Answer:
There are many insecticides available. UT Extension Agent Celeste Scott says the key is to use insecticides that are targeted to the pest. Make sure you effectively use the pesticide. Also, use it at a time when the pollinators are not foraging.
Related Videos:
Pesticide Modes of Action
Beneficial Garden Bugs
Related Resources:
Protecting Pollinators While Using Pesticides
Pollinators and Pesticide Sprays during Bloom in Fruit Plantings