The use of household ingredients for pest control is illegal and a federal offense. The label is the law, and unless the pest to be controlled and a recommended dosage are on the label of the product, it is illegal to use as such.
Even though baking soda has been shown effective for ball moss control, the manufacturer has not put it on the label, so we can't recommend it. Detergents can be as harmful to plants as they are helpful in killing aphids; concentrated spray will cause plant tissue to deteriorate. Insecticidal soaps such as Safers, with instructions on the label, are better choices. Mouthwash, disinfectants, and other such products are not effective and are not recommended.
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