Does labeling include what else this kills besides weeds? I'm afraid of wiping out entire insect populations in our rock garden, which birds eat.
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Hi, Ladyfingers! I checked the label and instructions on the bottle I have, and there was no mention whatever about insects harmed by the spray. The most important caution was to keep pets AND people away from the sprayed area until solution has completely dried. I have used this Roundup for about three years on my rock patio, and have never found an injured bird from the many Mockingbirds and hundreds of dove on my property daily. Hope this helps!
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Roundup is poison to all earth based creatures, including insect, animals and humans. Read the studies here- this stuff should be banned, its so harmful , its causing all the gluten intolerance and gut disorders, stop using it !! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3945755/
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A lifetime ago I took horticulture classes and we were told that putting a plant in a clear plastic tent or small plastic greenhouse (sort of a plant quarantine hospital) and adding an insect strip for a week or so (then it can be wrapped in aluminum foil and placed in a zip type bag with pkg instructions for safety) would get rid of mealy bugs. I know it worked for me and did not harm my plants.
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You might have to contact the maker. It's not toxic to birds. It is a hard flat black finish.
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Insects are killed after coming in contact with the powder because it makes microscopic cuts in their exoskeletons and they dehydrate. I've never had a roach problem, but I've used it with great success for flea and ant control. I've read of others having success with roach control. Only use a light dusting, not a thick line, because roaches will crawl around what they see as a barrier. You want them to crawl through it.
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I did not use the traps for long as I have many songbirds in the garden and they were getting stuck to it - they were curious about it - thought it was something to eat. Not good. I do not have blueberry maggots so don't know about that.
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This kills any insect, i.e. ants, spiders, moths, flies, etc, that enters the protected space. Keep in mind you DO NOT want to breath this stuff, it's not intended for habitated spaces. When I get to camp I immediately place the pest strips in a zip lock bag and air the place out, then I rehang them when I leave. I also date them with a Magic Marker so I know how old they are.
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The bottle says nothing about slugs or snails, lists the following: thrips, katydid, leafminers, worms, catepillars, borers, cabbage worm, ...... I don't believe this is for lawn insect control, mostly for fruit trees and ornamentals?
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I bought the Ecosmart insecticide for roaches. As far as I could tell, outside of a hideous smell it did absolutely nothing to kill anything but the time you spent to put it out. It may drown bugs, but I wouldn't trust it for anything else.
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Their website says they use insecticides on their trees and insects to control pests. I'm so disappointed! My order is on the way. Now I will have to return it.
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Be sure you are not putting any meat products in the bin. I have put in grass, vegetables and fruit. Soil and dead potted plants. Dead plants from my yard (no weeds ) I have not had a problem with maggots or other pests. Try not to keep it too wet. That is all I can suggest because it is working for me just fine.
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Roaches yes, spiders yes, although it doesn't call out specific species. It does not say grasshoppers but It does say crickets. Toxic to fish and cats! I have used for spiders and ants and it works well. Here is a link to a PDF file for treatment and specific insects. http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/SPEC/LABELS/PermethrinSFR_Label.pdf
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This stuff works great, BUT it will kill EVERYTHING including your grass! Your best bet is a broadleaf killer like Weed-B-Gone, it works well!
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Serenade is a fungicide, it is not designed to kill insects, however if directly applied to an insect I an sure it would have an effect. Shouldn't hurt earthworms as they are in the ground and serenade is applied to the plant itself. Always read the directions and follw the reccomended amounts. More is not necessarily better.
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I don't use any chemical on or around my garden and plants. I eat them and feed them to my children. Some fertilizer, but natural. No insecticides. And they came that way...they didn't end up that way.
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Critters is good. In July, when my compost production peaked, there were a lot of maggoty insects, flies, and other icky things. You're working with the bottom of the food chain, and it's working it's way up. True, you will eventually want to curb slugs and other critters as you transition to the garden, because they will destroy your plants. Diotomaceous earth will not kill slugs, but it will help motivate them to find a new place to go.
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Look into a product called Certainty. It kills nutsedge with killing zoysia.
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Definitely not - it could kill them. You also will need to remove any plants.