Protect Plants From Pests The Natural Way

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul 12, 2007 -
For anybody growing plants indoors, hydroponically or in a greenhouse, insect pest infestations can still take hold.  Until now, toxic chemical pesticides were the only option.  Great Stuff Hydroponics can now supply indoor growers with an all natural, equally effective alternative; Pest Off.

Pest Off uses a combination of natural plant extracts suspended in a mixture of vegetable oil, polymer and water to target and control a wide variety of insect pests in a safe, non-toxic way.  When Pest Off is sprayed onto the insect, it blocks the insect’s airways which leads to suffocation.  The fast acting formula is specifically designed with hydroponic and indoor growers in mind and the formula is safe to use in the home, conservatories and green houses.

Great Stuff Hydroponics’ director, Steven Parker says, “By growing plants hydroponically in water, without using soil, hydroponic growers can actually avoid most types of pest and soil borne diseases which may threaten a plant or crop.  However, quick action is required when an indoor crop or plant is threatened by an insect pest as these can spread rapidly.  Insects are a real concern for any person growing plants indoors, regardless of the growth method they use.”

Pest Off is an excellent solution for growers as it has a very long shelf life and is sold in concentrate form. One 250ml bottle provides 10-litres of usable product.  It is also incredibly versatile and can be used to control a wide variety of pests.  White fly, mites, thrips, aphids, mealybug, scale, adult miners and leaf hoppers can all be wiped out effectively using this natural formula.

Great Stuff Hydroponics has a few tips for anyone trying to deal with a pest infestation; “Pests can affect an entire plant or particular ‘hot spots’.  The main trick to controlling them effectively is to get the application right.  Remember to spray onto the undersides of the leaves as well as the tops and ensure the plant is thoroughly covered.”

Insects or their larvae may be hiding in flowers so a repeated application a couple of days later should target any which the grower has previously missed, along with any insects which are going through different stages of development.

Optimum results are achieved when Pest Off is used in conjunction with the Pest Off Pistol, both of which can be supplied at low cost online through Great Stuff Hydroponics.

For more information, and to purchase hydroponic equipment, visit Great Stuff Hydroponics at www.hydroponics-hydroponics.com.