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Monterey Takedown Spray

Monterey Take Down Garden Spray is a pyrethrin‑and‑canola‑oil insecticide/miticide used on fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, shrubs, trees, and houseplants, effective against aphids, beetles, caterpillars, mites, whiteflies, and many other pests.

What It Is

A blend of 0.5% natural pyrethrin and 89.5% canola oil.
Works as both an insecticide and miticide, killing eggs, larvae, and adults. montereylawngarden.com
Available as concentrate (pint, quart, gallon) and RTU (ready‑to‑use) spray.

What Pests It Controls

Common pests controlled include:

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Colorado potato beetles
Caterpillars, leafrollers, mealybugs
Leafhoppers, scale, whiteflies, thrips, mites
Many other garden pests listed on the product label.

Where You Can Use It

Indoors, outdoors, and greenhouses
Fruit & nut trees, vegetables, grapes, berries, citrus
Houseplants, ornamentals, shrubs, bedding plants, and trees
Safe for use up to the day of harvest.

Mixing & Application (Concentrate)

Mix 2.5–5 Tbsp per gallon of water.
Use 5 Tbsp for first or dormant‑season applications.
Apply weekly until pest cycle is broken.
Thorough coverage is essential.

RTU (Ready‑to‑Use)

Shake well, spray plants thoroughly (not to runoff).
Repeat in 1–2 weeks if needed.
Do not exceed 20 fl oz per 100 sq ft per application

Precautions

Toxic to bees and aquatic organisms; avoid spraying when bees are active or rain is expected. arbico-organics.com
Some plants are oil‑sensitive; test a small area first. montereylawngarden.com
Oils may remove the blue bloom from certain evergreens.

Summary

Monterey Take Down Garden Spray is a broad‑spectrum, natural pyrethrin‑and‑oil insecticide suitable for organic gardening and effective against many common pests throughout both dormant and growing seasons.