Synthetic Pesticide – Carbaryl

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Before using any pesticide on a houseplant, carefully read the product’s label to make sure it is appropriate for both the pest and the plant.

What is it – Carbaryl (best known as sevin) is a synthetic pesticide that kills a wide range of insects.

Precautions – Carbaryl should not be applied indoors. When applied outdoors, it has been known to damage leaves of some plants (see list below).

Plants Sensitive To Carbaryl:

• Aluminum Plant
• Arrowhead Plant
• English Ivy
• Ferns
• Peperomia
• Schefflera