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.

A: Howdy neighbor! No, Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap will not kill red headed ash borers. This product is a contact spray meant only for small, soft-bodied garden pests like aphids and cannot pierce the tough outer shell of a wood-boring beetle.

A: Yes, this product is safe to use in households with pets. It contains specially selected soaps that provide effective pest control and is suitable for organic gardening.

A: Hi Erin, thank you for the inquiry regarding our Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap Insect Killer. This product is not intended to harm Pollinators. We do advise to apply when pollinators are less active. Once dried it will be safe. For further assistance or questions or comments you can please contact us at 1-800-332-5553 M-F 9am-7pm EST or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 2098731.

A: Hi MO HO, this product will not be effective for the yellow jackets. We do not advise to spray anywhere near humming bird feeders. For further assistance or questions or comments you can please contact us at 1-800-332-5553 M-F 9am-7pm EST or email us at youropinioncounts@spectrumbrands.com so that we may better assist you. When contacting us back please refer to case number 2088355.