TreeHelp's organic gardening sprays are the most practical choice for homes with pets and children, used exactly as their labels direct. Like every insect control, each one is meant to be used by following its label's precautions, which is why choosing a targeted product and reading the label go together.

Why does following the label matter so much?

Every insect control, organic or not, is a pesticide, and its label sets out the precautions for people, pets, and the environment, from where it can be applied to how it should be stored. Organic gardening approval describes how a product is made and what it can be used on, so it narrows the choice without replacing those directions.

Which TreeHelp insect controls are approved for organic gardening?

The spinosad spray, the horticultural oil, and the insecticidal soap. Sprayed onto fruits, vegetables, trees, ornamentals, or turf, Garden Insect Spray with Spinosad is a bacterial product made by fermentation and is OMRI listed, while Horticultural Oil Insect Spray can be used year round on indoor and outdoor insects.

Which of them treats just one plant at a time?

The insecticidal soap. Where aphids, mealybugs, or mites show up on a plant, Insecticidal Soap Houseplant Spray works on contact with the insects it hits and does not persist in the environment afterward, making it a targeted way to treat a single plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does organic approval mean a product is safe for pets and children?

Not on its own. Organic approval covers how a product is made and what it can be used on, while the label sets out the precautions for pets and children.

Is the spinosad spray gentle on beneficial insects?

Yes. It is safe to use around beneficial insects and does not significantly impact them.

Can these sprays be used on food plants?

Yes. The spinosad spray is labeled for fruits and vegetables, and the soap can be used on listed food plants up to the day of harvest.

Does the insecticidal soap keep working after it dries?

No. Because it does not persist, it controls only the insects it touches at the time of spraying.