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Q&A: Insecticidal Soaps
Answer: All soaps are long chain fatty acids; however, insecticidal soaps are specifically formulated to have insect-killing properties, while being safe for most plants. Insecticidal soaps kill susceptible insects by washing away the protective coating on the surface of the insect and by disrupting normal membrane functions inside the insect. The insects must come into direct contact with the spray droplets for the material to be effective. Good coverage is essential. The soaps have no residual activity toward insects. Note that repeated applications can sometimes have damaging effects on some types of plants. As with all pesticides, follow label instructions carefully.
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07-01-2008 23:52
Dottie S wrote:
Insecticidel soaps
Well it would have been nice if you had named some & told us where to get them
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