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
Q. Do I need to apply this product differently if I want to use it as a tick spray for the yard?
A. If you are wanting to apply the Mosquito & Tick Killer Spray for just ticks then you will typically concentrate on the taller brush and sides of home, and fences. Treat those areas with the spray about 3 feet up where ticks are typically resting and waiting to brush onto you or your pet. Make sure when you are applying this product as a tick spray for the yard to get good coverage.
Q. I got Maggie’s Farm Mosquito & Tick Killer, but want it to work on fleas. Will it work on fleas?
A. Maggie’s Farm Mosquito & Tick Killer is not labeled for controlling fleas. Our Maggies’s Farm Yard Bug Spray is a much more effective flea killer. For lawn pests, spray in a slow, sweeping motion, as you walk backward, overlapping the spray to thoroughly cover target areas (focus first on the areas your pets frequent most). For indoor flea treatments, use Maggie’s Farm Home Bug Spray and follow label directions.