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2. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

3. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin is a medication and an insecticide. [6] [7] As a medication, it is used to treat scabies and lice. [8] It is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. [6] As an insecticide, it can be sprayed onto outer clothing or mosquito nets to kill the insects that touch them. [7] [9] Side effects include rash and irritation where it is applied. [8]

4. How To Get Rid Of Whiteflies So They Don't Destroy Your Plants

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   Treat with insecticidal soap, neem oil, or horticultural oil. Cover every surface of foliage on both top and bottom, says Khan. ... When you buy a new houseplant, keep it away from your others for ...

5. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

6. Metofluthrin - Wikipedia

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   Effectiveness is reduced by air movement. Metofluthrin is neurotoxic, and is not meant to be applied directly to human skin. [5] Although metofluthrin has insecticidal properties against the sand fly, Phlebotomus sergenti, it is not an effective repellent of this insect. [6]

7. 7 Tips For Bringing Outdoor Plants Inside For Winter - AOL

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   Many gardeners also give their plants a preventive spray ofneem oil or insecticidal soap in case they missed any hitchhikers, says Trejo. Make sure you hit both the top and bottom of leaves, where ...

8. Creolin - Wikipedia

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   The active ingredient in Creolin soap is cresylic acid. Creolin Soap is "advertised" as an anti-dandruff, lice treatment, hair root strengthener, hair loss treatment, scalp acne treatment and antibacterial. Unlike the undiluted disinfectant, Creolin soap is formulated for human use.

9. White oil - Wikipedia

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   White oil is sold commercially as a petroleum oil-based organic pesticide, in both a concentrate, [3] [4] [5] and ready-to-use spray bottle or can. [6] [7]The term "horticultural oil" may be used to differentiate this petroleum oil-based product from homemade products using vegetable oil.