Something has been eating my peas and basil!! Since I'm committed to organic gardening, my options for controlling insects are limited. The organic movement is growing, though, and insecticide producers are meeting the demand. There are several eco-friendly products on the market today, but you do need to read labels carefully. I ran across several that sounded like they were organic, but the fine print warned that they were not. Earth Options by Raid is one line of products made for organic production. I am using the insecticidal soap.
Using soap suds is an old method of controlling insects, but most of today's soap contains chemicals that you don't want on your food. The insecticidal soap I am using does seem to be working, but you need to be diligent and apply it after every rain. If you know of any other organic methods of pest control, please share!!
Organic insecticidal soap is a great option, especially in small gardens. I used it several years. An interesting fact about organic pest controls is that even they can be harmful to fish and other wildlife that live in ponds. Since I now have a pond, I am having to rethink my old means of pest control. Good Luck!
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