Indoor, outdoor,
and greenhouse gardens
are all susceptible to
pest insects and the use
of pesticides is quite
common in horticulture.
Unfortunately, many of
the pesticides used are
derived from chemi-
cal ingredients that can
leave behind dangerous
residuals. Vegetables,
fruits, and other con-
sumable plants should
never be treated with an insecticide or fungicide that
could pose a health risk to the horticulturist or the
end consumer. The good news is that many horticul-
turists have learned that organic-based pesticides and
fungicides are just as effective at treating and pre-
venting pest insects as their chemical counterparts.
Although it is still very important that the manu-
facturer’s application instructions for organic-based
insecticides and fungicides be followed exactly, they
are generally safer options for both the gardener and
the end consumer. Organic pesticides and fungicides
are also generally better for the environment and are
less likely to negatively affect benefi cial insects.
Guard ‘n Spray - Organic Insecticide and
Fungicide
Guard ‘n Spray is an OMRI certifi ed, organic in-
secticide and fungicide containing food-grade active
ingredients. This multi-purpose spray can be used
to treat not only pest insects, such as spider mites,
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broad mites, aphids, fungus
gnats, whitefl ies, beetles, and
thrips, but also pathogenic
fungi, such as powdery mil-
dew and downy mildew. Due
to its all-natural, food-grade-
based formula, Guard ‘n Spray
will not harm benefi cial insect
pollinators and is safe to use
around people and pets. Guard
’n Spray’s components fea-
ture mechanisms of ac-
tion that will be fatal to
pest insect adults, larvae,
and eggs.
For any pest insect treatment to work effectively,
the pest insects must be treated in all stages of their
life cycles. A proper treatment program for pest in-
sects will treat all stages of that insect’s life cycle.
Similarly, an effective treatment program for fungal
pathogens will address prevention and all stages of
the pathogen’s life cycle. Guard ’n Spray is unique
in the garden because it effectively treats all stages
of both pest insect and pathogenic fungi life cycles.
In other words, Guard ’n Spray is a full sp ectrum or-
ganic insecticide and fungicide and is a perfect fi t in
any IPM program. The secret behind Guard ’n Spray’s
effectiveness is its formula’s proprietary combination
of organic oils and citric acid. Citric acid helps break
down and desiccate exoskeletons and fungal spores
on contact, before the pest insect or pathogenic
fungi is able to establish itself in the garden. Guard
’n Spray’s formulation of food-grade cinnamon, rose-
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