Maggie's Farm Simply Effective Mosquito & Tick Killer

• Kills and repels mosquitoes and ticks
• Plant-oil-based, and perfect for spraying lawns and home perimeters to kill and repel mosquitoes and ticks
• Mosquito & Tick Killer leaves behind no harmful, oily residues
• Outdoor use only
• Safe for use around children and pets when used as directed
• Comes equipped with a hose-end connector for your garden hose
• Kills on contact with residual repellency
• Non-staining
• Natural fresh scent
• Effectively treats up to 5,000 sq ft
• This product is classified as a minimum-risk pesticide under EPA FIFRA 25(b)
• Comes in a recyclable container 

Active Ingredients: Soybean oil, Clove oil, 2-Phenylethyl propionate, Citronella oil, Lemongrass oil

Inert Ingredient: Water, Ethyl lactate, Isopropyl myristate

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

Always read label directions and precautions prior to use. Shake well before use and periodically during use. Outdoor use only.

Sprayer Directions: Attach the bottle nozzle to a garden hose. Make sure the nozzle is in the OFF position, and turn on the water spigot to fully open. Extend hose to the farthest area to be treated. Hold the bottle upright and point nozzle toward the treatment site (not the ground) Bend the small plastic safety tab with your thumb and turn to “ON”. Begin spraying, working back towards the spigot. The bottle will empty after 10-12 minutes of spraying. To stop spraying, turn to “OFF” position. Turn the water off. To relieve pressure before disconnecting nozzle from the hose, turn dial to “WATER” until the water stops. Then turn back to “OFF” position and disconnect from hose.

Treatment Directions: Mosquitoes and ticks tend to especially harbor and breed in areas of dense vegetation, and other areas where sunlight doesn’t penetrate, such as under porches and decks. Spray to insure treatment reaches deep into heavy vegetation, versus just spraying the top. Grass should be no more than 3” high when treating for ticks. Apply at dusk to maximize treatment effects and minimize any potential for burning delicate plants. Apply at a rate of 500-600 sq ft per minute for mosquitoes and deer ticks. For large ticks, such as Lone Star Ticks, apply at a rate of 200-300 sq ft per minute. Reapply every two weeks, or as needed.

Q. Why is it recommended to test on plants first before applying to the entire plant?

A. Some plants/foliage can be sensitive to plant oils (especially tender new growth and blooms). We recommend that our outdoor spray products be tested on plants/foliage to be sprayed to ensure they are not sensitive to the plant oil active ingredients. It is important to also remember that other conditions could make plants more susceptible as well, such as if a plant is stressed due to drought conditions, excessive heat (do not spray plants in the middle of a hot summer day – apply at dusk), etc. 

Q. How often do I need to reapply?

A. Like all lawn and garden products, the frequency of application of our lawn and garden products depends on a number of factors, including area of application, type and severity of pest problem, moisture conditions and temperature. The frequency of application information is listed on all of Maggie’s Farm product labels.

A good rule of thumb: one should expect to apply more frequently if applying in larger areas, when the pest problem is severe, after heavy rain, if moisture conditions are high and/or if temperatures are high. It is also important to keep in mind that, unlike synthetic pesticides, the plant oils we use in our products are designed to break down over a short period of time so they do not persist in the environment or leave long-term pesticide residues