What Mild Insecticide can I use for petunias?

Question

I want to use something that would get rid of little insects that eat on the leaves of my healthy petunia plants.

But is there some alternative solutions rather than dangerous chemicals?

Answer 1

The soap thing is one way. I've used insectidal soap mixed with rubbing alcohol with excellent results. It takes care of a larger number of pests than just the soap.

If you can find rotenone, it's a less hazardous approach than most of the chemical stuff and works very well also.

Answer 2

We use a bit of garlic juice, a couple drops of dish soap and fill up with water in a spray bottle. Works great, I've never had insects brought in to the house on the plants from outside with this. Also good for mites on indoor plants, and any plants.

Answer 3

buy some pure ivory soap liquid. in a spray bottle mix 1tsp per quart. be prepared to apply twice a week until the pest are gone. you may also have to apply the day after a rainfall, so plan accordingly. the addition of a 1/2 tsp of reg. vegetable oil will provide additional protection and cling the soap to the leaves.
Hope it helps.

Answer 4

fill a spray bottle 2/3 water and top off with liquid soap.