How to Control Scale Insects on Outdoor Plants

Series Summary

Pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, usually because it is perceived to be a threat to a person's health, the ecology or the economy. Chemical pesticides date back 4,500 years, and chemical pest control is still the predominant type of pest control today. While chemical pesticides may kill insects effectively, some may also be toxic to human beings and lead to severe environmental degradation if their use is not properly managed. By comparison, natural pesticides, which are usually eco-friendly, are more conducive to environmental sustainability and more beneficial to public wellness. In this free video series, an exterminator demonstrates how to get rid of insects and other pests in or around the house. Exterminate and eliminate bugs, spiders, cockroaches, fleas, ants and dust mites with tips on home pest control, and learn how to do so with natural alternatives. No one likes bugs in the house or fleas in the yard, so get rid of insects and learn pest control today!

Video Transcript

"Hello my name is Trevor and I work with Monster Pest Control, we are located at American Fork, Utah. And today we are talking about how to rid your home of insects. The first topic is how to control scale insects on outdoor plants. A couple of the items that we like to use on outdoor plants, especially if you are dealing with vegetables and your garden plants, is vinegar and water. Mix half and half together on your plants and once you do that you check your plants the back of your plants, turning them making sure that there's no insects rubbing them off. And then spraying the bottom of your plants to make sure that any of the, that the material hits all the plant, both up and down. Doing this up and down on your plant to make sure, check your plant to see if it has any cracks on it as well. And if it does, or any marks of insects that have eaten them, check those as well. And treat all of those plants."