Function

• According to the Muskoka Watershed Council, soap spray clogs the breathing pores of insects that are considered pests. The soap solution must make direct contact with the insects to be effective.
  
  

Types

• Types of soaps recommended for lawn insects include regular baby shampoo or liquid dish washing soap. Liquid laundry detergent should not be used.
  
  

Significance

• Lawn care cannot always be done organically. However, the household soaps used on lawn insects offer an alternative with low toxicity.
  
  

Benefits

• Liquid soap solutions are both economical and convenient. The products used are easily purchased items, which are generally found in the home.
  
  

Considerations

• All insects should not be considered pests according to Muskoka Watershed Council. Beneficial insects such as ladybugs control insects that are considered to be pests such as aphids, white flies, spider mites and thrips.