City of seattle organic pesticides

Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott WSU Extension Urban

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Organic PesticidesWhat works, what doesn’t, and

Seminar recommendations

Based on current, peer-reviewed scienceInclude materials certified as OMRIInclude materials registered *only* for home garden use in Washington state

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Modes of actionPreventative*FeedingEgg layingSpore and seed germination

CurativeSuffocationStarvationDisruption of biochemical and/or physiological processes

*must be able to predict

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Preventative - feeding Odor

Essential oilsNeem

Taste Garlic (lectin)NeemPyrethrin

Touch Horticultural

KaolinDr. Linda Chalker-Scott WSU Extension Urban

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Preventative – egg laying & germination

Prevent insect egg layingHorticultural oilsKaolin

Prevent fungal spore germinationBacillus subtilisHorticultural oilsKaolinPotassium bicarbonateSulfur

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Curative - suffocationHorticultural oilsKaolin – fine particle clayDiatomaceous earth – fine particle

silica

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Includes those made from plants (seeds, leaves, bark) and petroleumMost effective on soft bodied insectsMay suppress diseaseMust apply before symptoms appearCan be phytotoxic Can injure beneficials

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Horticultural oils

Curative - starvationStomach poison

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)PyrethrinsSpinosad

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Ingestible insecticides

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Includes Bt, neem, pyrethrins and spinosadMore targeted to pest species

Curative - disruptionWeed/weed seedling deathMaize gluten meal, vinegar

Insect cuticle abrasionDiatomaceous earth, kaolin, potassium laurate (soap)

Insect growth and development interference

Neem, nematodes (microscopic worms)

Insect enzyme poisoningCopper octanoate

Insect neurotoxinPyrethrins, spinosad

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Pesticide realitiesPesticide registration does not include product efficacy testingSuccess in lab testing does not guarantee success in the field

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Maize gluten mealHigh nitrogen by-product of corn millingRegistered herbicidefor turf

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MGM effectiveness on crab grass control

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MGM impact on crab grass root growth

FungicidesBacillus subtilus Canola, corn, jojoba and sesame oilsCopper octanoate Garlic oilKaolinPotassium bicarbonateSulfur

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HerbicidesCinnamon and lemongrass oils Clove and eucalyptus oilsHerbicidal soap LimoneneMaize gluten meal Soybean oilVinegar (20% acetic acid)

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InsecticidesBt, nematodes and spinosadCanola, cottonseed, mineral and sesame oilsClove and mint oilsDiatomaceous earth and kaolinGarlic oilNeem Nematodes Potassium lauratePyrethrins Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott

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Essential oils

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Volatile oils (fragrant)Work best in enclosed areasCan be phytotoxic

Essential oils for homeowner use

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Insects/microbes:cinnamon, clove, rosemary and thyme mixtureInsects/microbes: neem oilAnts: clove oil, mint oilRoaches: mint oilDeer: black pepper oil, garlic oil

Popular mixed essential oil products

“…blending extracts…does not ensure enhanced biological activity.”“…numerous plant-derived essential oil products…have not been subject to rigorous evaluation.”“Products vary in their effectiveness against certainarthropod pests…and are phytotoxic.”

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Pesticide realitiesAll registered pesticides are tested to determine toxic effects on people and on ecosystemsHome remedies and other unregistered pesticides can be harmful to people, pets and the environment

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Potential drawbacks – big and small

Natural does not equal “safe”Lead arsenate used as a pesticide until 1988Nicotine and rotenone used as insecticides until about 8 years ago

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Potential drawbacks – big and small

Broad spectrum pesticides can kill beneficials, other non-target organismsMore frequent application is often necessary with organic pesticidesSome products phytotoxic

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Phytotoxic oils

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Species-specific Too much appliedTemperature too highTest first!

Potential drawbacks –

big and smallAny improperly used pesticide can contaminate the environmentAny improperly used pesticide can create resistant pest populations

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DDT resistant insects

Roundup resistant

Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott WSU Extension Urban Horticulturist

PICOL databasehttp://cru66.cahe.wsu.edu/labels/Labels.php

Tips for creating naturally healthy gardens and

landscapesPurchase disease-resistant plantsSelect plants adapted to your site conditionsKeep plants happy – healthy plants are more resistant to pests and disease Increase your plant palette – a more biodiverse garden is more resistant to pests and diseaseMaintain good garden hygiene by removing infected plant tissues

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