Approved Pesticides

This list has been assembled with the idea in mind.that whatever pesticide is applied in our garden will not persist in the soil, the plants, or our bodies.

For caterpillars, cabbage loopers, and similar leaf-eating pests: Dipel Dust.

http://www.planetnatural.com/site/dipel-dust.html

For aphids, thrips, and as a general preventive insecticide: Neem Oil.  

http://www.plant-care.com/pest-control-without-pesticides.html or

http://www.livingwithbugs.com/neem_oil.html

For insects susceptible to pyrethrins: Pyola.  http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp?pn=8101&ss=pyola

Fungicides: Soap Shield. May be used on squash, melons, beans for mildew control.

http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp?pn=8066&ss=soap%20shield

For aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, and whiteflies: Safer Insecticidal Soap. Does not harm our friendly ladybugs or praying mantis.

http://www.planetnatural.com/site/insecticidal-soap.html

For soil-born diseases: Root Guardian. Use in the Spring as a preventive before planting.

http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_2783

Grasshoppers

Nolo Bait was applied mid-summer, 2009, as a control for grasshoppers. It is a granular substance that only affects grasshoppers- very safe. It is placed in tin cans, metal boxes, and other things to protect it from rain.

It works slowly but effectively to reduce the concentrations of grasshoppers.

http://www.biconet.com/biocontrol/noloinfo.html