A healthy garden has fewer pest problems. If you choose plants that are right for your yard and keep them healthy, your garden is less likely to have insect problems. Sometimes, even the best cared-for gardens have aphids, cutworms or other pest infestations, There are steps you can take to deal with the problem naturally. If you decide to use a pesticide, the following tables will help you choose the safest products.
                                                                                                                              Moss thrives in the Pacific Northwest.

 Controls for Lawns

Cultural, Physical, and Mechanical Methods 

These methods include traps and pheromone attractants. They are the least hazardous methods.

See cultural, physical, and mechanical methods

EPA-Registered Pesticide Products

Use pesticides only as a last resort. Pesticides pose varying risks to people, pets, and also commonly kill beneficial insects. Pests tend to bounce back more quickly than beneficial insects that eat pests, leading to even more pests later. Minimize pesticide use by spot-spraying instead of selecting broadcast application.

See EPA-registered moss pesticides

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Controls for Structures

Cultural, Physical, and Mechanical Methods 

These methods include traps and pheromone attractants. They are the least hazardous methods.

See cultural, physical, and mechanical methods

 Products Exempt from EPA Registration

These include low-toxicity pesticide products exempt from the EPA registration process. All are considered low risk, but note cautions.

See products exempt from EPA registration

 EPA-Registered Pesticide Products

Use pesticides only as a last resort. Pesticides pose varying risks to people, pets, and also commonly kill beneficial insects. Pests tend to bounce back more quickly than beneficial insects that eat pests, leading to even more pests later. Minimize pesticide use by spot-spraying instead of selecting broadcast application.

See EPA-registered moss pesticides