Q&A – Would a home-made
insecticide be effective?
Question:
Would a home-made insecticide be effective?
Answer:
While there are insecticidal effects from the items in the solution, we do not know how effective they are. UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner recommends going with a commercially produced insecticide that has known effects on the target insects.
Related Videos:
Systemic Insecticides
Dormant Oils
Related Resources:
An Introduction to Integrated Pest Management of Landscapes
UT Extension Horticultural Oils Handout
Would a home-made insecticide be effective?
Answer:
While there are insecticidal effects from the items in the solution, we do not know how effective they are. UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner recommends going with a commercially produced insecticide that has known effects on the target insects.
Related Videos:
Systemic Insecticides
Dormant Oils
Related Resources:
An Introduction to Integrated Pest Management of Landscapes
UT Extension Horticultural Oils Handout