Insecticide reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 142 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 67 posts to rank the best Insecticide brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/houseplants, r/pestcontrol, r/succulents, r/gardening, r/Kenya. Top-rated brands include Bonide (4.5/5), Neem Oil (4.1/5), Captain Jack's (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews142
Subreddits34
Posts67
Brands84
Products30
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#1
Bonide
4.5
(10)
"This is a list of insects it is effective on... Adelgids, Aphids, Armored Scales (suppression), Fungus Gnat Larvae, Japanese Beetle Adults, Lace bugs, Leaf Beetles... "
"Bonide systemic granules work great (imidacloprid)."
"Will wipe them out in no time."
"Is what I use."
"There are way better options out there, go with bonide captain jack's deadbug. Way more effective and doesn't smell like Neem."
"Bonide systemic granules."
"Introduced dissolved (obvi, also diluted) bonide systemic granules. i feel really good about it, plants have continued."
"Bonide systemic pesticide works very well from keeping those pests from coming back."
"Bonide insecticidal super soap."
"I also heard you can use systemic granules in the substrate I have not tried that yet."
#2
Neem Oil
4.1
(10)
"I use Neem Oil and it does wonders."
"Neem oil from home depot :)"
"Neem oil is good on aphids, often one treatment will do"
"Idky you want synthetic but neem oil is organic and good for in and out and every plant including edible plants."
"It is non-toxic and I think one could call it organic too"
"Not systemic, but I love cold pressed neem oil for external use."
"2 tbsp /30 ml neem oil (pure) 2 tbsp /30 ml dawn dish soap 2 tbsp /30 ml elemental sulfer 1gal /4 liter water"
"I use neem oil as a soil drench and if I end up with aphids I will also spray the leaves in the evening to get rid of them."
"I mis 5 drops neem, 5 drops rosemary, and 3 drops 99% isopropyl alcohol in a 300 ml container."
"My son (11) is using both vinegar spray and neem oil on them somewhat successfully."
#3
Captain Jack's
4.8
(8)
"Bonide's Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew is top notch. You can use it on outdoor and indoor plants."
"Get something from captain jack’s that contains spinosad. You could spray neem oil 24/7 and still not get the results that 2-3 applications of spinosad will give you."
"I don't have any complaints so far."
"I’ve had better luck with Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew which is a spinosad spray."
"Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew spray - the ready to spray version."
"Captain jacks dead bug brew for outbreaks."
"Captain jacks is safe for neps and just used it for thrips on mine."
"Captain jacks dead bug brew works wonders."
#4
Imidacloprid
4.4
(5)
"Spray with 1 ml/gal Imidacloprid 2F (21.4% imidacloprid)."
"I used imidacloprid soil drench meant for outdoor fruit trees."
"My systematic insecticide of choice."
"It is a systemic insecticide, meaning the plant itself becomes poisonous to insects."
"Look for Imidacloprid active ingredient if you are still having issues"
#5
Insecticidal Soap
4.2
(5)
"I like insecticidal soap."
"Insecticidal soap is great for aphids. You can buy it ready to use in a spray bottle or in a concentrate that you mix in your own spray bottle."
"I'd recommend an insecticidal soap."
"Insecticidal soap should be very effective."
"I use any insecticidal soap that has pyrethrin in it."
#6
Diatomaceous Earth
4.8
(4)
"Diatomaceous earth kills any bug with an exoskeleton by cutting up their shell and drying them out."
"Diatmatious Earth"
"I’ve found diatomaceous earth to be a life saver when dealing with ants."
"I've used it for when my house had bed bugs."
#7
BugClear
3.8
(4)
"I’ve used BugClear Ultra Vine Weevil Killer as a soil drench with no impact on farina."
"I use bug clear ultra at about 10ml/litre of water, mix well and water the succulent with that."
"Systemic BCU, whichever you find cheaper as they're the same, is pretty solid against mealybugs."
"I'm wondering whether BugClear Ultra Vine Weevil Killer will be effective for other pests including mealybugs."
#8
Termidor
5.0
(3)
"Like everyone said, termidor ftw on the outside."
"I'd second Termidor or Taurus for the exterior."
"I use termidor on the outside and Alpine WSG on the inside."
#9
Onslaught
4.7
(3)
"Onslaught is best."
"I’d suggest using Onslaught Fastcap."
"Onslaught Fast Cap, designed specifically for spiders and scorpions."
#10
Spinosad
4.3
(3)
"Foilar sprayed Spinosad has worked extremely well for me"
"Depends on the pest but Spinosad works well."
"Spinosad works well on thrips."
#11
Doom
5.0
(2)
"Buy doom, the black one really effective."
"Doom! Now kills 4 times faster"
#12
Twin Luck
5.0
(2)
"Find "Twin Luck insecticide chalk""
"Find 'Twin Luck insecticide chalk'."
#13
Mosquito Bits
5.0
(2)
"Use Mosquito Bits. They're safe for fish, aquatic plants, and animals."
"Mosquito bits, just have a chunk floating in your watering can all the time."
#14
Advion
5.0
(2)
"Its the best but pricey."
"I like to use advion bait right around where I think satellite colony is."
#15
SuffOil-X
5.0
(2)
"I used Suffoil-x at 2% last grow (outside), applied weekly, and I saw zero insects where every year previous I’d have spider mites and aphids to some degree."
"I use SuffOil-X by Bioworks, a friend of mine use to run a commercial grow in Oregon and had good results with this product."
#16
Talstar
4.5
(2)
"This takes care of almost everything."
"Great stuff but I haven’t really had any luck with spiders."
#17
Alpine WSG
4.5
(2)
"I use termidor on the outside and Alpine WSG on the inside."
"Alpine WSG is labeled for fleas inside."
#18
Permethrin
4.5
(2)
"Permethrin. It’s what finally took out my ever-growing red ant hill(s) 🤌"
"The two options I have always heard are Sevin (carbaryl) and permethrin."
#19
Sevin
4.5
(2)
"Sevin powder.. very effective."
"The two options I have always heard are Sevin (carbaryl) and permethrin."
#20
Bifenthrin
4.0
(2)
"Using a cheap repellent like bifenthrin would be more useful."
"Bifenthrin and permethrin"
#21
Bifen
4.0
(2)
"Out exterminator switches between bifen and talstar p."
"Bifen"
#22
Neem
3.5
(2)
"Cold pressed Neem oil. Insecticidal soap if you see them."
"I use Neem and isopropyl alcohol separately."
#23
Bayer
3.5
(2)
"For bad cases of mealy or scale in my greenhouse i use orthene."
"Bayer bio advanced 3 in 1."
#24
Dekko
5.0
(1)
"Dekko silverfish paks is my go to. I put them anywhere silverfish could be."
#25
Wall Chalks
5.0
(1)
"Never seen them roaches again."
#26
Hypoaspis Miles
5.0
(1)
"You can also add predatory mites. Here in the Netherlands you can buy them easily under the name Hypoaspis miles."
#27
Demand CS
5.0
(1)
"If you can get it, I like demand CS."
#28
Blue Sky Biochar
5.0
(1)
"The best I’ve ever used is bamboo wood vinegar from blue sky biochar."
#29
Floramite
5.0
(1)
"A miticide is the way to go (Ex: Avid, Floramite, Abamectin)."
#30
Cimexa
5.0
(1)
"It is available on amazon."
#31
Terminator
5.0
(1)
"I use Terminex. I pay a monthly fee."
#32
Gnatrol
5.0
(1)
"Its a biological larvacide that is even used in organic gardening."
#33
Mendekill
5.0
(1)
"Go spread it where the roaches hide and breed too and give it a week. It worked magic for me."
#34
House Plant Insecticide
5.0
(1)
"It’s effective and never had any downside."
#35
Alpine
5.0
(1)
"It has been granted a 'reduced risk' status, it is used around meal prep areas, and is also used on fruits and vegetables."
#36
Talstar P
5.0
(1)
"My favorite general purpose stuff was rotating between Suspend and Talstar P."
#37
Monterey
5.0
(1)
"I love it."
#38
Grosure
5.0
(1)
"Outstanding results against spider mites(only pest ive had). Active ingredient is spirotetramat."
#39
BioAdvanced
5.0
(1)
"BioAdvanced 3-in-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control"
#40
Imidicloprid
5.0
(1)
"Never had a pest since using the imidicloprid."
#41
Actara
5.0
(1)
"Can be used. You don’t have to spray it, just simply water it."
#42
Merit
5.0
(1)
"Product called merit, will take care of 90% of your bug issues."
#43
Safari
5.0
(1)
"Also safari. These are easily applied to the tree trunk."
#44
Talstar-Pro
5.0
(1)
"I use talstar-pro from domyownpestcontrol.com the stuff works well."
#45
Terro Liquid
5.0
(1)
"I've had the best luck with something called Terro Liquid."
#46
Safer Soap End All
5.0
(1)
"I used Safer Soap End All for thrips and had them entirely eradicated in 3 days."
#47
Bug Clear Ultra
5.0
(1)
"I've used Bug Clear Ultra systemic insecticide."
#48
Fendona CS
5.0
(1)
"Fendona CS, Demand CS, or Scion are all great options."
#49
Monterey Garden
5.0
(1)
"Monterey garden insect spray with spinosad is the greatest stuff ever and is OMRI approved(organic). Don't use after week 3 of flower."
#50
PureCrop1
5.0
(1)
"Purecrop1 and suffoil-x. I have used purecrop1 through harvest with no bud wash. The results blew my mind."
#51
Hypoaspis
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had luck decent luck using Hypoaspis predatory mites and rove beetles."
#52
Essential Oils
4.0
(1)
"Lavender, cinnamon, peppermint and cedar are all essential oils said to deter scorpions."
#53
BioSwirski
4.0
(1)
"BioSwirski"
#54
Lava Farm Pesticide
4.0
(1)
"It's actually a farm pesticide that is very strong."
#55
Parasitic Wasps
4.0
(1)
"I recently had an infestation with scale insects and used parasitic wasps to fight them."
#56
Beauveria Bassiana
4.0
(1)
"Might be worth checking into Beauveria bassina which is a biopesticide (fungi based) thats been shown to be pretty effective."
#57
Mosquito Dunks
4.0
(1)
"Try mosquito dunks. Way more specific than some general insecticide."
#58
Rubbing Alcohol
4.0
(1)
"Just get rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and douse the plant."
#59
Castile Soap
4.0
(1)
"Try a solution of unscented liquid castile soap - 1 tablespoon to a quart of water."
#60
Mammoth
4.0
(1)
"Mammoth control is what I use inside and outside."
#61
Grub-X
4.0
(1)
"Treat your lawn with grub-X or similar."
#62
Borax
4.0
(1)
"Borax will do the trick."
#63
Beneficial Nematodes and Mites
4.0
(1)
"I've started using beneficial nematodes and mites at various intervals during the year."
#64
Hot Water
4.0
(1)
"Hot water drenches is a good complement and/or more eco-friendly alternative to pesticides."
#65
Malathion Oil
4.0
(1)
"Try malathion oil, u can get it in a concentrate it’s like 1 tbsp per gallon"
#66
Captain Jacks
4.0
(1)
"Captain Jacks"
#67
Bonnide Systemic Insecticide
4.0
(1)
"Treat the plant with bonnide systemic gr."
#68
Safer's End All
4.0
(1)
"Safers End All kills mealies as well."
#69
Malathion/Pyrethrum
4.0
(1)
"Ideally they should be using either Malathion or Pyrethrum."
#70
Beneficial Nematodes
4.0
(1)
"I've used nematodes and mites for thrips before and they were both pretty effective"
#71
Hydrogen Peroxide
4.0
(1)
"I use hydrogen peroxide mixed with water when I water my plants."
#72
Harris
4.0
(1)
"Best thing we’ve found for scorpions."
#73
Temprid FX
4.0
(1)
"To work pretty good for spiders."
#74
Phantom
4.0
(1)
"I like Phantom or Spectre for the interior."
#75
Resolva Bug Killer
4.0
(1)
"I've been adding Resolva Bug Killer to my watering schedule."
#76
Neem Oil and Insecticidal Super Soap
3.0
(1)
"I bought neem oil, insecticidal super soap, fungicide (just in case) and a 3 in 1 plant insect spray. And you know what actually worked? Literally just taking Q tips and cotton balls, soaking them in straight up rubbing alcohol and wiping every inch."
#77
Abamectin
3.0
(1)
"Abamectin."
#78
Cedarcide
3.0
(1)
"Cedarcide is popular. Can't vouch for effectiveness because I've never used it."
#79
Citronella Oil
3.0
(1)
"Citronella oil."
#80
Pet Friendly Slug Bait
3.0
(1)
"I do use a pet friendly slug bait is all."
#81
Dish Soap
3.0
(1)
"Useless. Dishsoap and salad oil with water will work against some insects such as aphids."
#82
WD-40
2.0
(1)
"Wd40 works the best in my opinion. I'm a plant scientist and I've found that spary the lawn with wd40 keeps all of the bad bugs out."
#83
Nyguard
2.0
(1)
"Can anyone recommend something in the uk? I can’t seem to by nyguard here."
#84
Orthene
2.0
(1)
"I only use organic contact killing insecticides so I’m not really familiar with the available systemics other than orthene, which smells disgusting."
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