Least Toxic: Insecticides are rarely recommend to control leafminers. Since the damage is mostly cosmetic, the remedy is to remove the affected leaves. This does more than improve the appearance of the plant.
Least Toxic Control
Baking Soda
Add 1 Tbsp. baking soda to a gallon of water. When the baking soda has dissolved, add ¼ to ½ tsp. of insecticidal or other liquid soap. Shake well.
The least toxic pesticides to use on plants are soaps, which smother pests. Biological pesticides - Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)for example - contain harmless living organisms that attack some pests.
Take the least toxic approach. Use the safest products for you and the environment. Whether you use a synthetic pesticide, botanical pesticide or repellent, be aware of its environmental influences. How long does the product last?
Choose the least toxic product. Compare pesticides based on how hazardous they are. The signal word on the label indicates a product's toxicity.
Under least toxic pesticide practices, the population of one or more species of predator mites will increase. They can be detected, using a 10x hand lens, by monitoring the same leaves sampled for ERM.
Sabadilla is considered among the least toxic of botanical insecticides, but its dust can be highly irritating to the eyes and can produce sneezing if inhaled.
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These specially formulated soaps are a key element in any least toxic pest-control strategy.
As a general rule, it’s advisable to start with the least toxic method and work your way up. It may cost a little more time and money, but it’s preferable to killing your lawn.
By combining preventive measures with the least toxic controls, you can have a healthy orchard and still harvest lots of good-quality fruit for eating.
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signal word An indication of toxicity on pesticide labels. Pesticides labeled "Caution" are the least toxic, those labeled "Warning" are more toxic, and those labeled "Danger" or "Danger - Poison" are the most toxic.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): An environmentally sensitive approach to pest control in which the least toxic methods are applied first and usually in combination with other control methods.
I use only these four simple tools to deal with existing weeds. The least toxic or least intrusive is described first.
If the plant to be sprayed is blooming and attractive to bees, wait until the flowers are gone before applying a pesticide, or consider pest control solutions other than pesticides. When choosing to use pesticides, use the least toxic and always ...
Use the least invasive method possible to control pests (first pick off by hand, then spray with water, then use the least toxic organic insecticide as a last resort).
 See also: Toxic, Plant, Insect, Pest, Water
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