PyGanic Gardening Insecticide Questions & Answers
Q: Does PyGanic Gardening kill scale bugs?
A: If applied during the crawling stage (immature stage) it will be effective on scale bugs.
Q: How long is PyGanic Gardening good for after mixing it with water?
A: To ensure proper distribution of the product we recommend using the product within 24 hours of mixing it with water
Q: Is it safe to use PyGanic on my medicial crops?
A: While the PyGanic® Gardening label allows for applications to crops that can be ingested or consumed such as mint, hops and herbs, the US EPA prohibits some medicinal plants from being listed as an approved crop on any registered insecticide.
Q: Is PyGanic Gardening harmful to blooms on plants and flowers?
A: All MGK products are tested at label rates to ensure that they do not damage plants and their blooms. Make sure to read the correct label rates needed and follow all application instructions.
Q: Will PyGanic Gardening kill earthworms in the soil?
A: Earthworms are important model species for assessing the non-target toxicity of active ingredients. In general, Pyrethrins (active ingredients in PyGanic® Gardening) have a very low acute toxicity to earthworms even when directly incorporated into the soil. In summary, under the application rates prescribed on the label, PyGanic® Gardening will not have negative impact on earthworms in the soil.
Q: Does PyGanic Gardening have an organic listing?
A: Yes, PyGanic® Gardening is OMRI listed and meets USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) requirements.
Q: Will PyGanic Gardening kill fleas?
A: Fleas are not listed on the label.
Q: Will PyGanic Gardening kill butterflies?
A: PyGanic® Gardening can be used on flowers and flowering vines. However, using the product when beneficial insects are around could be harmful. Best to apply early morning or late evening when these types of insects are not around.
Q: What are the risks of PyGanic Gardening to beneficial insects?
A: Proper use of our products can minimize risk to beneficial insects like bees and other pollinators. That’s why we made sure to include very specific application and use instructions on the label. These instructions include how to mix the product, how to apply it and proper time to use it.
Q: What is pyrethrum, why is it effective, and why is it preferred?
A: 100 years ago we created a way to extract a powerful plant-made insecticide from daisy flowers called Pyrethrum. Over the years it has been used by farmers and home owners. It’s preferred because it’s very effective, yet it breaks down in sunlight. So you can spray, then pick your bountiful garden in 24 hours!
