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Yes, organic insecticides have their limitations. Among the finest examples of organic insecticides are horticultural oil and insecticidal soap. Horticultural oil tends to be most effective against insect eggs. Insecticidal soap tends to be more effective during the other stages of the insect life cycle.
Both organic insecticides are low in potency, residual environmental traces, and toxicity. Low toxicity and low environmental impact are great in terms of human and environmental well being. But the low power that an application may pack tends to mean more than one treatment to control the insect pest. Specifically, horticultural oil may need to be applied at a summer rate and at two dormant rates.
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∙ 6y agoYes, organic insecticides have their limitations since their generally low environmental impact, potency and toxicity may demand multiple treatments to control insect pests. For example, horticultural oils may involve a summer application and one or both of two dormant rates against insect eggs. Insecticidal soaps may require multiple treatment schedules against any stage in insect life cycles, except egg stages more effectively handled by horticultural oils.
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How do organic farmers cope without using pesticides?
Organic farmers do use pesticides, they just use the ones approved for organic production, such as Bt insecticides.
Are Green Hill insecticides organic?
The Green Hill Landscaping website does not mention whether non-organic or organic insecticides are used. Botanical insecticides may not be the best choice when active ingredients such as rotenone are used. For example, the active ingredient in question tracks back to the roots of Fabaceae family members and to the seeds and stems of the jicama vine plant, sources of toxicity in insects and such aquatic life as fish.
What is the difference between cotton and organic fabrics?
Organic simply means that the fibers were growing without the use of synthetic pesticides, insecticides, or genetic modification. Cotton can be organic, but usually is not.
Is fabric Eco friendly?
As a matter of fact, regular non-organic cotton uses more insecticides then many, if not all, crops on this planet. Organic is always the way to go.
What has the author Theodore Louis Hopkins written?
Theodore Louis Hopkins has written: 'The toxicity of several chlorinated hydrocarbon and organic phosphorus insecticides to field mice belonging to the genera Peromyscus and Microtus' -- subject(s): Control, Mice, Insecticides
What are reasons for why insect repellents do not work?
If they aren't from the natural, organic product line, then insecticides aren't used in the case of organic gardening. The standard chemical, commercial, conventional, synthetic insecticides may have instant name recognition among gardeners. They may be more available and more economically priced. But they aren't supposed to be used.One reason lies in their non organic nature. Another lies in the side effects of their use. For example, some non organic insecticides are target sprays in their effects being directed toward a specific pest population. But others aren't.Still another lies in the strategies that organic gardening emphasizes. For example, organic gardeners turn to mechanical means such as swatting. Or they try cultural means such as improving plant and soil health. Or they attempt biological means such as bringing in natural enemies to turn the pests into food sources. In the way of a common beneficial among organic gardeners, favorite enemy is the ladybug [Coccinellidae]
What is a limitation of organic farming?
There are several limitations of organic farming. One is that synthetic pesticides are not used in true organic farming, so it is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming.
Why should you buy organic seeds?
Conventional seeds tend to be preventatively treated with fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. They may have included genetically modified organisms. Neither of these tendencies is allowed in organic seeds. In Germany, organic seeds can be preventatively treated with low-energy electrons.
Is cotton fabric eco- friendly?
As a matter of fact, regular non-organic cotton uses more insecticides then many, if not all, crops on this planet. Organic is always the way to go.
What is the application of chemistry in insecticides?
Insecticides are products of the chemical industry.
Is insecticides irritant?
yes , i think insecticides are irritant substances
What part of speech is the word insecticides?
"Insecticides" is a plural noun.
