Insecticidal soap can help control populations of a variety of insects, including: Aphids, Earwigs, Mites, Mealybugs, Grasshoppers, Adelgids, Harlequin bugs, Leafhoppers, Scale insects, Jumping plant lice, Spider mites, Squash bugs, Thrips, Whiteflies, Plant bugs, Psyllids, and Sawfly larvae.

If you have a garden, insects may be a problem. It’s exactly why you might want to reach for an insecticidal soap. Insecticidal soap, also called horticultural soap, uses potassium fatty acids to control arthropods and soft-bodied insects.

It’s very simple to use: Just spray it on affected plants. Ideally, avoid spraying during the hottest part of the day. Wet the affected plant until you can see the liquid running off, being sure to cover the top and bottom of leaves. As long as you see bugs, keep applying every five to seven days