Battery Powered Sprayer + Aphid/Budworm Control!
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BT must be ingested in order to do its thing: it gets in their gut, where its crystalline form is dissolved and poisons the insect. It doesn't survive long in the sun, so spray early in the morning or in the evening or at least when the sun isn't directly on the plant for most efficiency. You will need to respray for the caterpillars that hatch after you spray, but give it a few days, and after you have the problem under control (two sprayings should get most problems under control, you can leave it longer.
It's also important to remember that ALL pesticides are toxic! BT is toxic, even if it's a relatively safe pesticide. It has a low overall toxicity rating and is considered to be relatively safe for bees (they would have to ingest the bacterium to be affected, but I personally would still wait to spray until they went home for the evening. There is no such thing as a no-risk situation when it comes to pesticides, but you can absolutely use them safely by following label directions precisely.
Date: 2022-07-16
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Comments and reviews: 9
Sherri
I love your videos but I feel compelled to advise if I may that if you look it up according to several university and pet websites even in low doses pyrethrum is highly toxic to cats and bees and fish and aquatic insects. Based on my experience the best way I have gotten rid of aphids is to simply use a hose & spray water or mild dish detergent mixed with water & spray plant and you're good to go - just a thought
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I love your videos but I feel compelled to advise if I may that if you look it up according to several university and pet websites even in low doses pyrethrum is highly toxic to cats and bees and fish and aquatic insects. Based on my experience the best way I have gotten rid of aphids is to simply use a hose & spray water or mild dish detergent mixed with water & spray plant and you're good to go - just a thought
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Stacey
I absolutely love the battery operated sprayer! It must make things so much easier! Im constistantly spraying with a preventative every week here in florida. We have so many pests and many different diseases that like to creep around. I'd love to knock the spraying out in half the time, another item added to my wishlist Thank you so much for sharing Laura!
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I absolutely love the battery operated sprayer! It must make things so much easier! Im constistantly spraying with a preventative every week here in florida. We have so many pests and many different diseases that like to creep around. I'd love to knock the spraying out in half the time, another item added to my wishlist Thank you so much for sharing Laura!
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Wingin
Just wanted to say thank you so much for doing these types of videos. It has helped me SO much. I had no idea what to use all these years and I didnt want to blindly spray harmful insecticides without knowing what exactly was going to happen. Your videos on this have been very educational and helpful to me and my garden. Thank you!
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Just wanted to say thank you so much for doing these types of videos. It has helped me SO much. I had no idea what to use all these years and I didnt want to blindly spray harmful insecticides without knowing what exactly was going to happen. Your videos on this have been very educational and helpful to me and my garden. Thank you!
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vmcougar
Interesting. I have been fortunate in that except for one year when bagworms attacked some spruce in the back, I've not had a problem. The aphids to come, but I seem to have an abundance of Lady Bugs and they take care of that issue very well. I'll put info in storage just in case. Thanks for sharing. Hi Aaron!
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Interesting. I have been fortunate in that except for one year when bagworms attacked some spruce in the back, I've not had a problem. The aphids to come, but I seem to have an abundance of Lady Bugs and they take care of that issue very well. I'll put info in storage just in case. Thanks for sharing. Hi Aaron!
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Joan
I like the sprayer. Be careful with pyrethrins. Even though they are organic, I heard an expert (entomologist) say they are neurotoxic. You don't want to give yourself Parkinson's disease or something. Maybe it's easier and healthier for you and the planet to use less fertilizer so you don't have so many aphids.
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I like the sprayer. Be careful with pyrethrins. Even though they are organic, I heard an expert (entomologist) say they are neurotoxic. You don't want to give yourself Parkinson's disease or something. Maybe it's easier and healthier for you and the planet to use less fertilizer so you don't have so many aphids.
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Holly
Great video, I was not aware that there was a battery operated sprayer. I really hate aphids or any kind of bug that destroys the flowers. Aphids make my skin crawl. I remember one time one of my houseplants got aphids, I just threw the whole plant away, it was not saveable unfortunately. Thanks again, Laura.
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Great video, I was not aware that there was a battery operated sprayer. I really hate aphids or any kind of bug that destroys the flowers. Aphids make my skin crawl. I remember one time one of my houseplants got aphids, I just threw the whole plant away, it was not saveable unfortunately. Thanks again, Laura.
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Jennifer
Thank you for showing how to safely and responsibly handle bugs and the damage they cause. Would you consider making videos on how to care for your garden tools. As an example, how should the sprayer be cleaned and stored following use? Do you need separate sprayers for different products? Thanks
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Thank you for showing how to safely and responsibly handle bugs and the damage they cause. Would you consider making videos on how to care for your garden tools. As an example, how should the sprayer be cleaned and stored following use? Do you need separate sprayers for different products? Thanks
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Real
Laura and Aaron: My husband and I were wondering how your gravel driveway works out for you and if you plan to leave it with the 3/4 clean, which is what it looks like you have. We are considering using it for our driveway, but wanted to hear your opinion and experience, first. Thanks!
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Laura and Aaron: My husband and I were wondering how your gravel driveway works out for you and if you plan to leave it with the 3/4 clean, which is what it looks like you have. We are considering using it for our driveway, but wanted to hear your opinion and experience, first. Thanks!
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Alice
I have one on order so was so glad to see this.
I thought I knew aphids but maybe not? What are the white things that hop and leave white gunk on your plants especially hostess. Maybe those are spider mites.
Thanks so much for reviewing this. love your shoes.
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I have one on order so was so glad to see this.
I thought I knew aphids but maybe not? What are the white things that hop and leave white gunk on your plants especially hostess. Maybe those are spider mites.
Thanks so much for reviewing this. love your shoes.
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