EJ
December 01, 2021
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Nov 30 - background on choosing this Safer product. I had originally used another product of Safer, the scent was to strong that it didn’t dissipate easily when used indoors (Unfortunately, no choice as it’s winter). The product was also pre-diluted and was just point and spray kind of deal. I have finished the whole 1L bottle, and I didn’t see a lot of improvement. Maybe good for a week, then they’re the pests are back again. I have tried double sided tape to remove those “suckers” (together with the spray)…. Was just too much work. And these are just the challenges when all the plants are side-by-side in an enclosed space. I got pretty desperate to save my plants to the point I’ve started cutting out infested leaves so they re-grow new leaves and such, but the bugs love those new leaves and looks like the diluted form isn’t doing the trick. I still want to save my peppers over the winter as I don’t want to start again from seed, most specially that they have finally started to produce flowers and fruit. So I browsed for other Safer products that could possibly be a little bit more concentrated and came across this. I’ve read the reviews and it seems to work for the majority. The only disappointment I have is there was no instructions on the bottle label. I had to do research on how much I needed per 1L spray bottle of water (It said 50ml on one website). I posted pics of today’s initial spray (for comparison later on results). I also found out that compared to the other type, this one’s scent is milder. There was no strong chemical smell that I almost wondered if it is indeed working and had to look closely. From other reading material, I also found out it’s best to do the spray when the grow lights are off. Something to do with the leaves getting damaged. I turned off all the grow lights to let the spray sink into the leaves overnight and hopefully my plants aren’t all dead tomorrow lol. I’m rating for now in the middle (3 stars) just because of the non-irritating scent which I appreciate, especially indoors which I consider a step up from the other type I had before. As for the price… 500ml bottle divy by the required 50ml/1L is technically 9 additional refills before I run out due to its concentrated form. Added that it was delivered to my doorstep, always a plus. To be fair, I’d like an honest as well about effectiveness. I have seen after some liberal spraying on my part that these light green creepy crawlies have turned brown as shown in the pics (I hope that means dead?). I have been hopeful before only to see some brown creepy crawlies walking so I am withholding any additional stars or judgement for now until I can see these pests to dead. Perhaps in a few days I can just brush these “dead” things off my plants and once again have healthy green joyful leaves. I am very hopeful based on other people’s successes. I hope it works out well for me as well. One other thing I did read on is that I have to wait 10-12 days for my next spray if needed. It is possible if the need is bit more frequent, the spray should be diluted further (just a thought). More pics to be posted with results of experiment within 2 weeks.
Keith
August 02, 2021
Verified Purchase
I have been using this for several years in the RTU bottle. I think this is more cost effective in the concentrate bottle. Using this for spot treatments at the first sign of Chinch bugs saved my lawn while other lawns in the area were severely damaged a few years ago. The insects have to be active and visible for this product to work effectively as it is a contact insecticide. For lawns, spray both the damaged area and slightly into the surrounding grass. This an eco friendlier product and several applications might be needed for control. Only use as directed and do not blanket spray your entire lawn to avoid killing other non-targeted beneficial insects.
Martin Desrosiers
June 08, 2020
Verified Purchase
I didn't realize this was a concentrated refill formula of the original spray bottle. I sprayed it directly on a few plants that subsequently died. Make sure you dilute this as described before using. When using properly it doesn't kill/damage my indoor houseplants. This stuff kills those annoying little flies that you get in indoor houseplants but they always seem to come back and they drive me crazy. I use this in conjunction with the yellow sticky fly paper things. I wish there was a way to get rid of these pests once and for all. The only option I haven't tried is putting a layer of sand on the soil.
raya boyd
February 08, 2021
Verified Purchase
I love this product. It is my first time using it and I'm using it for indoor houseplants only. I had infestations of aphids, mites, thrips, mealy bug and scale! (I rescue and I put some outdoors then brought back in). Needless to say things got out of hand. I did a whole house treatment. I doused my plants heavily. I had almost zero damage. All bugs are gone and now I use it only once on new plants when I first purchase them and quarantine for a couple weeks. No more bugs = happy plants :)
Jacques de Chantal
July 28, 2022
Verified Purchase
mais ne règle pas complètement le problème de puces peu être qu'à la longue je vais être capable d'en venir à bout si il y en as qui ont d'autre suggestions pour se débarrasser des puces sur les humains ce serais grandement apprécié ça fait plus d'un an que j'ai ce problème mon médecin me sort la niaiserais que les puces ne vivent pas sur des humains un autre m'as envoyé que L,on ne dérange pas des médecins pour ça voilà l'incompétence des médecins à Montréal
Jenny
January 14, 2021
Verified Purchase
You can measure out how intense you want the potassium salts to be (I like diluting to 2%). Seems to work well on spider mites and doesn't destroy the leaves. Be careful not to spray too much and onto the roots though! I hang my plants upside down when I spray so the liquid doesn't drip down onto the roots. For my soil plants, I started spraying a bit on the top layer to see if it'll help with fungus gnats. We'll see!
Corey & Carolyn
July 30, 2022
Verified Purchase
Wasn’t sure what to expect, one application got rid of the critters eating our leafy green. Only item I would like is if it has a measuring line on the bottle as it is concentrated so pouring the correct amount to mix with water is easy but could be easier without having to find a small cup to measure from. Either way, first world problems and will definitely have this for all our crops going forward.
Saskafudge
October 14, 2021
Verified Purchase
Great value, buy a bottle of the regular non concentrate and then you have the perfect bottle to mix this in. Safe product, used on everything from philodendron to calathea, velvet leaves and corrugated plants - no damage to any of them, and I use this on the regular. Once a month at least on some plants, zero ill effects.
GUS OTTB
March 18, 2020
Verified Purchase
I’ve been using this on spider mites living on my hibiscus weekly for a month. I’m still seeing chlorotic rumpled pin dotted leaves ( which I remove) but hopeful things will improve. Stepped up fertilizer as it’s spring and one day I will be able to spray the plant very thoroughly with safers outdoors.
Cloud Maker
June 25, 2020
Verified Purchase
Things are better now, but spring summer is bad time for Thrips. I will keep spraying for Thrips till new year. Spray works well but I was infested with Thrips, and don't expect to get rid of them, because I am only spraying plants and Thrips can live without plants for long time.
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