Spraying a large shade tree is not usually practical. If you can't reach the entire canopy with a hose-end sprayer, or don't want to spray near human activity,systemic insecticide can be applied to the soil over the tree's roots, which will carry the chemical to the rest of the tree...
Before using insecticides to kill wasps, put on long work pants and a heavy work shirt with long sleeves. Wear a hat, eye protection and rubber work gloves. Button your shirt sleeves and the shirt to the neck. Wear socks and work shoes or boots. After applying the insecticide, remove the...
The best time to apply a chemical insecticide is June. At this time, the weather is mostly hot, and the chinch bugs become the most active. You can also go for a second application after two to three weeks in the case of a heavy population of bugs. The most recommended insecticides for...
Neem oil insecticide is known to affect between 200 and 600 different species of harmful insects and plant pests. When misapplied, neem may harm some beneficial insects. However, species such as ladybugs and honeybees are not included in these numbers. ...
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