Pyrethrins - Organic, derived from chrysanthemum flowers. Pyrellin and Foliafume are pyrethrin formulations mixed with the organic insecticide rotenone. Controls a wide range of insects including caterpillars, beetles and true bugs. Do not mix with insecticidal soaps because the fatty acids break down the pyrethrin compound. Rotenone - Organic, a botanical insecticide that is effective against a wide variety of insect pests.
Rotenone acts slowly and is quickly degraded upon exposure to sunlight.
Frequent applications made late in the day give best results. Controls a wide variety of insects, including beetles, true bugs and aphids. Gives moderate control of caterpillars.