Many people are unaware that common household soaps can be an effective exterminator of insects. Remarkably, the fatty acids found in the soap product, will destroy cellular membranes; in the pest invaders. Furthermore, it also produces a coating on the insects, that prevents them from breathing; through their spiracles.
An effective soap spray includes 40 percent water, 40 percent alcohol and 20 percent dish soap. Home-owners and gardeners can mix 1 cup cooking oil, with 1 tablespoon non-detergent liquid soap; to formulate a natural insecticide. Add 1 tablespoon of this mix to each cup of water, for an efficient and natural method; of preventing aphids, scales, mealybugs and spider mites. Furthermore, this insecticide mix will destroy the both the adults and eggs; of these common garden pests. Sprinkle laundry soap around the foundation of your home to keep ants out.
An experienced pest control technician or exterminator, will caution homeowners and gardeners not use these homemade mixtures on their plants, if the temperature tops 85 degrees. Application is this instance can result in negative effects, and result in damage to gardens and flower beds.
The fact that aphids and other garden pests, are such a common occurance, gardeners and homeowners rarely call professional pest control services, to deal with this type of pest problem.
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