This narrow-spectrum insecticide is designed to control aphid populations without necessarily harming beneficial insects or other non-target species. Formulations are often systemic, meaning the plant absorbs the chemical and poisons the sap-sucking insects when they feed. Applying it at the correct threshold prevents the pests from stunting growth or transmitting viral diseases.
Heard on the job
The honeydew buildup is getting heavy in the greenhouse, so we need to run an aphicide through the fogger tonight.