What is an Organic Insecticide?

An organic insecticide is a pesticide that uses only natural components to kill bugs. In many cases, organic materials used to repel insects are also called organic insecticides. This is not a true insecticide, but rather a repellent. Organic insecticides can be made from a number of different materials, but what many people most appreciate about them is that they are a relatively safe form of pest control in most cases. It is possible to make an organic insecticide from a number of different substances. It is also possible to buy them commercially. It should noted that many organic insecticides are meant to only target a certain species or a few different species. Therefore, those who have a variety of insect species they wish to treat will likely need more than one type of organic insecticide. One common type of organic insecticide uses garlic. Garlic oil, if sprayed on a pond, can kill mosquito larvae. Garlic is also a popular product use to repel a number of harmful insects, such ...  more