CONTACT INSECTICIDES FOR SUCKING INSECTS

_Soap Solution_

2 oz. laundry soap to 1 gal. of

water

_Nicotine Solution_

½ oz. 40% nicotine }

and } to 3 gal. of water

1 oz. soap }

The soap is added to this solution to assist in spreading the mixture

and to make it come in close contact with the insects.

_Resin Fish-oil Soap_

Is recommended by U. S. Department of Agriculture to be added to contact

sprays and fungicides, to act as a “sticker” when they are to be used on

crops with smooth leaves to which the spray will not stick.

Use two ounces to three gallons of spray mixture.

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