insecticidal
adjective
in·sec·ti·cid·al
(ˌ)in-ˌsek-tə-ˈsī-dᵊl 
1
: destroying or controlling insects
2
: of or relating to an insecticide
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Spray plants with neem oil, spinosad, or insecticidal soap, though these products must contact the beetles to work.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The best treatment for these pests, which include aphids, white flies, and thrips, is typically done with alternating treatment of neem oil and insecticidal soap.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Organic aphid infestation control is possible via neem oil or insecticidal soap.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
18 June 2026
Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The best treatment for these pests, which include aphids, white flies, and thrips, is typically done with alternating treatment of neem oil and insecticidal soap.
—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Organic aphid infestation control is possible via neem oil or insecticidal soap.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
18 June 2026
Bt, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are derived from natural materials and can be used on specific pests.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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“Insecticidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insecticidal. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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