Safer Insecticidal Soap Concentrate (Pint)

Safer Brand Insecticidal Soap Concentrate is a pint of insect-killing soap that dilutes to make up to 6 gallons of spray. Formulated with potassium salts of fatty acids, it kills soft-bodied insects on contact by breaking down their protective outer layers, while sparing beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings. It is OMRI listed and safe on edible plants up to the day of harvest.

At a glance

• Type: Concentrated insecticidal soap
• Active ingredient: Potassium salts of fatty acids
• Size: 1 pint, makes up to 6 gallons of spray
• Targets: Aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites
• Certification: OMRI listed for organic gardening
• Harvest safety: Safe to use up to the day of harvest

Best for

• Soft-bodied pests on vegetables and fruits
• Aphids and whiteflies on flowers and ornamentals
• Spider mites on tomatoes and houseplants
• Gardeners who want to spare beneficial insects
• Cost-effective coverage from a concentrate

How to use

Dilute the concentrate per label directions and apply with a spray bottle or garden sprayer for thorough coverage of both leaf surfaces. Spray in early morning or late afternoon and avoid temperatures above 90°F. Because it works on contact, repeat treatments may be needed; use diluted spray within 24 hours for best results.

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