Nearly every gardener has insect problems of some kind, and insecticides can be helpful where nature’s controls are not effective (and where the scale of the operation makes hand-picking impractical). The active ingredients in the products Johnny’s offers are of natural origin, effective on the intended pests and relatively safe to handle. Since they break down within a few days after use, their effect on the environment is minimal compared to long-lasting chemicals. Our research and farm crews look for safer products and then test them for effectiveness.