A: Yes, Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap Insect Killer will kill dogwood sawfly larvae, but it must be sprayed directly onto the insects to be effective.

A: Hi neighbor! Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap will kill adult gnat flies on contact by breaking down their outer membranes, but it will not eliminate an infestation on its own.

A: Howdy neighbor! Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap will kill young squash bug nymphs on contact, but it is generally ineffective against hard-shelled adult squash bugs and beetles.

A: No, Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap Insect Killer will not effectively kill blister bugs (blister beetles).

A: No, Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap will not effectively kill adult Japanese beetles. Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap uses potassium salts of fatty acids, which work by penetrating and breaking down the outer membranes of small, soft-bodied insects like aphids, mites, and whiteflies. Adult Japanese beetles possess a thick, hard-shell exoskeleton that safely shields them from being broken down or dehydrated by standard insecticidal soaps alone.

A: Howdy neighbor! To keep your plants protected, you can spray Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap every 7 to 14 days as a preventative measure, or apply it every 2 to 3 days if you are dealing with a heavy bug infestation. Because this soap works on contact to smother soft-bodied pests, be sure to coat both the tops and bottoms of the leaves thoroughly during the late evening so the sun doesn't burn the wet foliage.

A: Yes, this product kills pests like thrips through contact. It contains specially selected soaps that provide effective pest control for various insects, including thrips, aphids, and mealybugs, when sprayed directly on them.

A: Howdy neighbor! Yes, Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap Insect Killer will successfully kill the spotted lanternfly, but only if you spray the insects directly while they are actively crawling on your plants.

A: Yes, you should apply this spray during the cooler morning or evening hours to prevent delicate leaves from scorching in the hot sun. While the product can be used up to the day of harvest, you should wash harvested herbs or vegetables thoroughly under cold water before use.

A: Howdy neighbor! Yes, Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap Insect Killer can be safely used on herbs like basil all the way up to the day of harvest. This organic-approved spray works strictly on contact to eliminate pests, but you should always apply it during the cooler morning or evening hours to prevent the delicate basil leaves from scorching in the hot sun. Because soap residues can leave an unappealing flavor on your fresh herbs, remember to wash your harvested basil leaves thoroughly under cold water before cooking with them.