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Non toxic insect spray #871633

Asked June 05, 2024, 12:20 AM EDT

A friend told me I can make a soap and water solution to use in place of an insecticide. Is this effective? Do you know how to make it? Thanks!

Washington County Oregon

Expert Response

Thank you for your question, Dee Dee.  There is some truth to that, but there are limitations.  This Extension article explains:  https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-news/coming-clean-soap-garden

Hope this is helpful.  Good luck!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 06, 2024, 3:01 PM EDT

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