Insecticidal soap is one of the more common organic pest controls. It is used for controlling a variety of pests like spider mites and aphids. Many gardeners like to make their own soap. Here’s a look at the advantages and disadvantages of making your own insecticidal soap.

Spider mites are a common garden pest, and they can affect many types of crops in the home garden. While there are pesticides that can be used to control spider mites, many people prefer to use an organic or natural control for them like insecticidal soap. Here’s an article that looks at a few natural ways to control spider mites.