Pesticide reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 138 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Pesticide brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/pestcontrol, r/vegetablegardening, r/plantclinic, r/carnivorousplants, r/Monstera. Top-rated brands include Neem Oil (4.5/5), Bonide (4.6/5), Diatomaceous Earth (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews138
Subreddits28
Posts48
Brands95
Products39
138 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Neem Oil
4.5
(11)
"Neem oil’s gentle and works the best!"
"Will keep the ants (and other insect pests) away."
"Neem oil drenches were a game changer for me and squash bugs."
"Worked on an organic farm for a season and the only thing my farmer used was a neem oil solution."
"I've used strictly neem oil on my stuff for the last few years and I'm very satisfied with it."
"Cold press virgin neem oil, mix it in soap water."
"Always my go to for pest control."
"Will keep the ants (and other insect pests) away without harming the beneficial insects."
"I’ve had success with this method, it takes some time and patience."
"You can try neem oil."
#2
Bonide
4.6
(9)
"Anything imidacloprid based will work wonders. This is the active ingredient in bonnide systemic granules."
"Kill them little sap suckers from the inside out!"
"I love the Bonide and also the sulfur."
"Bonide works."
"A lot of people love Bonide granules for general protection from pests."
"The albo got scale, so we introduced dissolved (obvi, also diluted) bonide systemic granules. i feel really good about it, plants have continued "
"The pesticides have been tried and found effective and safe."
"Works well when alternated with Orthene."
"Effective against earwig and slug damage."
#3
Diatomaceous Earth
4.4
(5)
"It really worked for me when nothing else would."
"Diatomaceous earth. Not a chemical."
"Effective at killing insects & preventing damage."
"Maybe diatomaceous earth sprinkled around the perimeter could help prevent crawling insects."
"I usually use either diatomaceous earth or insecticidal soap."
#4
Alpine
5.0
(4)
"Alpine WSG will kill any wasps / hornets from a distance. The minimum mix is all that's needed."
"Alpine is pet safe as long as you follow the label."
"I use it outside my home as a repellent."
"Safe for pets when applied according to the label."
#5
Mosquito Dunks
4.8
(4)
"Mosquito dunks! Put them in water for 24 - 48 hours."
"Mosquito dunks (or mosquito bits) are the only thing that worked for me."
"That's the only way we got rid of ours."
"Plus one to mosquito dunks."
#6
Red Bud Roots
4.7
(3)
"I’m on a mission to get everyone away from these crappy distillate companies and at least on to redbuds."
"Red bud roots gets my vote"
"Red bud roots are probably the only decent clean distillate you’ll find for a good price tbh"
#7
Demand
4.3
(3)
"I also recommend Demand."
"Demand CS, depending on your climate apply every 60-90 days."
"I like demand, but all listed products will do about the same job for general pests."
#8
Crossfire
4.3
(3)
"As an exterminator, I find Crossfire to be an effective product."
"Steam and spray crossfire or cimexa"
"A better strategy might be to sleep on an air bed for a few weeks with some lightly dusted Cimexa."
#9
Advion
5.0
(2)
"Advion is pet safe as long as you follow the label."
"Advion in the syringe like tube"
#10
Alpine WSG
5.0
(2)
"There is also materials like Phantom or Alpine WSG that work well."
"Alpine WSG has the least restrictive label and is the safest to mammals (which is us) that you'll find to use on ants without sacrificing effectiveness."
#11
Nematodes
5.0
(2)
"I had a terrible infestation last year... I used the nematodes and then immediately after covered the top soil with sand."
"I added nematodes to mine and didn't have any further problems."
#12
BioAdvanced
5.0
(2)
"After using it, the aphids all vanished."
"The pesticide is systemic, so it gets absorbed into the plant's tissues."
#13
End All
4.5
(2)
"Yes, End All works for all stages of spider mites."
"Works for all stages of spider mites."
#14
Captain Jack's
4.5
(2)
"It's based off a bacteria called spinosad, OMRI organic, works great."
"Works effectively against immature thrips."
#15
Dish Soap
4.5
(2)
"Kills everything."
"Works great on thrips/spider mites."
#16
Goldflower
4.0
(2)
"If you want clean go with Goldflower it’s organic."
"Only one that’s “organic” is gold flower."
#17
Spinosad
4.0
(2)
"Look for products that have spinosad"
"Highly effective at dilute concentrations."
#18
Beneficial Nematodes
5.0
(1)
"Beneficial Nematodes was the only thing that really worked for me."
#19
Tanlin
5.0
(1)
"I have used Tanlin. A few drops per gallon of water kills the larva in the soil."
#20
Beneficial Mites
5.0
(1)
"I got specific beneficial mites that help with fungus gnats."
#21
Bonide Systemic Granules
5.0
(1)
"They are my go-to treatment for thrips."
#22
Unknown Dual-Action Pesticide
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend [ this"
#23
Dawn
5.0
(1)
"Dawn dish soap, water, spray bottle."
#24
Pesticide with Bifenthrin or Deltamethrin
5.0
(1)
"Go for something with bifenthrin or deltamethrin – they're solid choices against those ant invaders."
#25
Seed World
5.0
(1)
"Try this: 5% Carbaryl Dust"
#26
Micronized Sulfur
5.0
(1)
"Kills everything instantly and safe."
#27
Aza-Max
5.0
(1)
"Has igr’s in it which will do the trick."
#28
Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew
5.0
(1)
"Spray the shit out of the plant from all angles."
#29
N. cucumeris
5.0
(1)
"Highly effective against thrips and spider mites."
#30
Wondercide
5.0
(1)
"All organic options and safe for pets and humans."
#31
Talstar
5.0
(1)
"Effective for treating a perimeter around the house."
#32
BT
5.0
(1)
"I add BT Thuricide to my water to kill the fungus gnat eggs and larvae."
#33
Dr. Bronners
5.0
(1)
"Dr. Bronners soap works well as a surfactant."
#34
Corry's
5.0
(1)
"Way better than Sluggo."
#35
Sluggo
5.0
(1)
"That’s what works the best against slugs and earwigs."
#36
PureCrop1
5.0
(1)
"PureCrop1 is effective as an organic natural pesticide."
#37
MGK
5.0
(1)
"We get great results."
#38
Dyna-gro
5.0
(1)
"Dyna-gro neem oil is effective and easy to use."
#39
Terro
5.0
(1)
"For an active ant infestation, liquid Terro bait is great."
#40
Delta
5.0
(1)
"Demand CS works the best, reapply every 60-90 days."
#41
Home Care Essentials
5.0
(1)
"The only thing I've found that actually eradicates thrips."
#42
Summit
5.0
(1)
"Works for all kinds of caterpillars, moths, hornworms and other insects."
#43
Lost Coast Therapy
5.0
(1)
"Lost Coast is kicking aphids ass this year outside."
#44
Doxem
5.0
(1)
"Doxem is pet safe as long as you follow the label."
#45
Tekko
5.0
(1)
"Tekko is pet safe as long as you follow the label."
#46
Vendetta
5.0
(1)
"Vendetta is pet safe as long as you follow the label."
#47
Polyzone
5.0
(1)
"Demand or suspend polyzone. Those are my go to pesticides."
#48
Demand CS
5.0
(1)
"Demand CS is good stuff. I like microcaps for spider control."
#49
Max-See
5.0
(1)
"I bought this microscope which I love, it’s awesome for seeing every pore on a plant."
#50
Sulfur
5.0
(1)
"I put the sulfur in water and spray it."
#51
Sluggo Plus
5.0
(1)
"Sluggo Plus effectively eliminates both earwigs and slugs safely."
#52
Ecovia EC
4.0
(1)
"I also like to hit eaves and gutter down spouts with Ecovia EC."
#53
Neem Oil and Pyrethrin
4.0
(1)
"Try neem oil and pyrethrin, they're organic-ish and effective against those pests."
#54
Micro-Lift BMC
4.0
(1)
"Micro-lift bmc at 1 to 2 drops per gallon."
#55
Gnatrol
4.0
(1)
"Gnatrol or nematoes."
#56
Yellow Sticky Traps
4.0
(1)
"What about getting the YELLOW sticky traps that you stick into the soil of your plants?"
#57
Hydrogen Peroxide
4.0
(1)
"I've used hydrogen peroxide and it worked great!"
#58
Predatory Mites
4.0
(1)
"I'd probably use predatory mites if you have a recurring problem."
#59
Lady Bug Lures
4.0
(1)
"There's lady bug lures too, to help defend naturally."
#60
Peroxide
4.0
(1)
"Pour peroxide into the pots."
#61
Borax Ant Baits
4.0
(1)
"Do the ant baits that use essentially borax harm bees?"
#62
Systematic Pesticides
4.0
(1)
"I have a bit of a thrips problem at the moment and was wondering what systematic pesticides are best that I can get in Canada."
#63
Red Chili Flakes and Garlic Powder Spray
4.0
(1)
"Try mixing red chili flakes and garlic powder in water, let it sit overnight, then spray it over the leaves."
#64
Natural Dog Company
4.0
(1)
"Try this site, it has a lot of info people don't think about."
#65
Cimexa
4.0
(1)
"...apply another round or two of Crossfire (assuming they aren’t resistant)."
#66
Sulfur Dust
4.0
(1)
"Just sprinkle sulfur dust on them."
#67
White Oil
4.0
(1)
"White oil or new oil second best."
#68
Soapy Water or Peppermint Oil
4.0
(1)
"Soapy water or peppermint oil."
#69
Suspend
4.0
(1)
"Suspend polyzone"
#70
AzaMax
4.0
(1)
"Azadirachtin (AzaMax) might be worth looking into."
#71
Provanto
4.0
(1)
"Provanto"
#72
Acetamiprid
4.0
(1)
"Acetamiprid. You can buy it from Amazon.de"
#73
Insecticidal Soap
4.0
(1)
"Insecticidal soap spray…sparingly."
#74
Bt
4.0
(1)
"A spray with Bt will take care of them quick."
#75
BioAdvanced 3-in-1
4.0
(1)
#76
Dawn Dish Soap
4.0
(1)
"Work to kill mealies."
#77
Bithor SC
4.0
(1)
#78
Portable Steamer
4.0
(1)
"Blast pests and keep them away."
#79
Botanical Oil Sprays
4.0
(1)
#80
Orthene
4.0
(1)
"Effective in eradicating thrips when used in rotation."
#81
Bifen
4.0
(1)
"Demand CS is a pretty great product. Any microcap will give you longevity."
#82
Homemade
4.0
(1)
"Mixing my own spinosad is effective for treating thrips."
#83
Avid
4.0
(1)
"Avid is a backup option if needed."
#84
SNS
4.0
(1)
"The SNS line is decent with various options for pest control."
#85
Safers
4.0
(1)
"Safers insecticidal soap is a reliable option for pest control."
#86
Ortho
4.0
(1)
"I have had a good experience using Ortho Home Defense, you can buy it at HomeDepot in a big white jug, comes with a sprayer."
#87
Take Down
4.0
(1)
"Safe for carnivores and effective against pests."
#88
Organic BTI
4.0
(1)
"Forbid worked for me. It protects your plants for 45 days."
#89
Montereys
4.0
(1)
"Montereys caterpillar spray effectively targets caterpillars."
#90
Bayer
4.0
(1)
"Bayer 3 in 1 is systemic and treats pests in the soil or root system."
#91
Eco via
4.0
(1)
"Eco via is a good all-natural alternative, but it breaks down faster due to essential oils."
#92
Bio Advanced
4.0
(1)
"The pesticides have been tried and found effective and safe."
#93
Dinotefuran
4.0
(1)
"Hire a professional to do the application."
#94
Imidacloprid
3.0
(1)
"Why are you using imidacloprid for fungus gnats?"
#95
Demon
3.0
(1)
"Has anyone used Demon pest control spray? Any feedback?"
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