Will this product kill honey bees and other helpful pollinators like ladybugs?
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I'm not sure if it will actually KILL pollinators, but they certainly don't come near the flowers of plants treated with this product. I've seen bumblebees come toward a flower and immediately back off. Unfortunately, Japanese beetles are not so easily discouraged ... although I must say that they aren't nearly as populous on my rose blooms with this treatment as they are without it!
1121770
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/imidacloprid.pdf page 9 and 10 deal with this (imidacloprid being the main ingrediant) concentration being much higher.
1686746
On the container it does not specifically say to not use with chicks, but since it is a pesticide and kills a large majority of insects I would not advise it till the chicks have fledged out.
1790659
Yes, however, this will also kill any beneficial insects (that have exoskeletons) that come in contact with it.
1191449
It will kill any buy (minus probably scorpions) that walk in an area that was sprayed. I live by this stuff and I live in the Arizona Desert.
1802823
Absolutely. I have used these for years and carry one on the tractor, in the cars, in my shop, and in my beekeeping kit. I have used them many times for stings from honeybees, yellow jackets and other hornets, wasps, and bumblebees. It has always helped but is more effective the sooner it is used after the sting. Excellent for kids. For me it has REALLY helped with several yellowjacket stings - a sting that used to cause major swelling for hours now leaves only a red mark.
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The short answer is: MAYBE (if the bees come into direct contact with the solution before it dries it could cause some problems). Once it dries, it should not present a problem, unless it happens to be on the pollen bearing parts of the plant flower AND is combined with any kind of insecticide. If that happens, the contact between the bee and that pollen surface will likely cause insecticide transfer to the bee, and, of course, would then be fatal to the bee. Virtually ALL insecticides will result in the same outcome if the bee has such contact. If insect (bee) absorbs the insecticide, directly or indirectly, the result is fatal. However, if ONLY a fungicide is used, then the bees will likely survive such contact. Hope that answers the question
1395136
No, it does not kill bees not even hornets. But as I recall it was extremely thick and smelly.
663167
As far as I know, it kills any insect. It just stinks quite a bit because it contains Petroleum Distillates.
48912
Yes it will work perfectly to kill all the ants, roaches, etc. Indeed it kills all insects. This is a very powerful product. Since I introduced it in my home, no more roaches nor insects. Sprinkle around corners and little holes in your house especially in the kitchen area, cabinets, under the stove, fridge, etc
639728
It kills all insects even worms and bees of types :-( but does its job :-) hope this helped
765176
Nowhere on the packaging or insert did it mention ladybugs, butterflies, or moths. But, the main ingredient of this product is Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids. So, I did a quick google search on that, and found that Potassium Salts kill soft bodied insects. Butterflies and moths are in the lepidoptera family - which is considered soft bodied family (according to Wikipedia). From my understanding of everything I just read: it will not kill lady bugs (or honey bees). Here is a quote I found on a website titled ladybug (dot) uconn (dot) edu "Insecticidal Soap Kills Soft-bodied Insects. Insecticidal soaps are most effective on soft-bodied pests such as aphids, adelgids, lace bugs, leafhoppers, mealy bugs, thrips, sawfly larvae, spider mites and whiteflies. Soap has a limited effect on non-target beneficial insects such as ladybird beetle larvae, parasitic wasps and honey bees, but it can be quite disruptive to soft-bodied predators, such as syrphid fly larvae and beneficial predatory mites. Once the spray has dried, however, beneficial insects can safely re-enter the treated area." According the info on the product itself, "Insect Killing Soap Concentrate effectively controls: Adelgids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Aphids, Plant Bugs, Tent Caterpillars, Earwigs, Psyllids, Thrips, Whitefly, Grasshoppers, Sawfly Larvae, Wooly Aphids, Lace Bugs, Scales, and Leafhoppers." Hope that helps.
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As far as I know, as long as it is applied as directed and is absorbed by the plant, it will kill any insect that feeds on that plant. I bought it to take care of a infestation of bugs which were covering and killing some sago palms (cycads) in my yard. The plants are still alive and the bugs are dead.
418369
It kills spiders and other mites, including bed bugs. So it should kill them also
2138499
I don't see how it would hurt them.I'm currently raising caterpillars and the nectar for the ladybugs is organic material similar to flower nectar which is what the caterpillars would eat in the wild also, so it should be fine.
2211166
I don't know if it kills the insects; I can tell a big difference when I use the product. The product works for a few days and there are very few mosquitos that linger. The product does have a distinct smell to it and I wear a mask when I fog, long pants and long sleeves; I shower immediately after I use it.
516346
Cannot say for sure, but my confident guess is "yes"! I have seen tiny bugs that died as a result of this spray. This is good for skin parasites and also for clearing the air of pesky little bugs that are very hard to see.
843218
My experience is with spider mites and aphids, you would have to read the directions for Moths.I think it kills with a Bacteria its not an insectiside. Best Wishes Joe